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Master of Medical Science (PA Medicine)

Overview

The program curriculum prepares students to provide patient-centered care and collegially work in physician-PA teams in an inter-professional team environment. The curriculum establishes a strong foundation in health information technology and evidence-based medicine and emphasizes the importance of remaining current with the changing nature of clinical practice. The professional curriculum for PA education includes:

  • Applied medical, behavioral, and social sciences
  • Patient assessment and clinical medicine
  • Supervised clinical practice
  • Health policy and professional practice issues
  • Individual professional responsibility
  • Working in the health care delivery systems

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

DPAM-5201Principles of Physician Assistant Practice I

2
DPAM-5211Basic Medical Sciences I

2
DPAM-5321Medical Practice I

3
DPAM-5131Emergency and Surgical Medicine I

1
DPAM-5241Pediatric Medicine I

2
DPAM-5151Physical Diagnosis I

1.5
DPAM-5161Clinical Methods and Procedures I

1
DPAM-5271Pharmacotherapy Principles I

2
DPAM-5281Problem Based Learning I

2
DPAM-5203Principles of Physician Assistant Practice II

2
DPAM-5213Basic Medical Sciences II

2
DPAM-5323Medical Practice II

3
DPAM-5133Emergency and Surgical Medicine II

1
DPAM-5243Pediatric Medicine II

2
DPAM-5153Physical Diagnosis II

1.5
DPAM-5163Clinical Methods and Procedures II

1.5
DPAM-5273Pharmacotherapy Principles II

2
DPAM-5283Problem Based Learning II

2
DPAM-5205Principles of Physician Assistant Practice III

2
DPAM-5215Basic Medical Sciences III

2
DPAM-5325Medical Practice III

3
DPAM-5135Emergency and Surgical Medicine III

1
DPAM-5245Pediatric Medicine III

2
DPAM-5155Physical Diagnosis III

1.5
DPAM-5165Clinical Methods and Procedures III

1
DPAM-5275Pharmacotherapy Principles III

2
DPAM-5285Problem Based Learning III

2
DPAM-6521Behavioral Health Clerkship

5
DPAM-6523Emergency Medicine Clerkship

5
DPAM-6525Surgery Clerkship

5
DPAM-6527Internal Medicine Clerkship

5
DPAM-6529Women's Health Clerkship

5
DPAM-6531Pediatrics Clerkship

5
DPAM-6533Family Medicine Clerkship

5
DPAM-6535Elective Clerkship

5
DPAM-6537Elective Clerkship II Urgent Care

5
DPAM-6539Elective Clerkship III Primary Care

5
DPAM-6107Principles of Physician Assistant Practice IV

1
DPAM-6109Principles of Physician Assistant Practice V

1
DPAM-6541Summative Evaluation

5
Total Credit Hours:108

Plan of Study

Didactic Year - Spring

DPAM-5201Principles of Physician Assistant Practice I

2
DPAM-5211Basic Medical Sciences I

2
DPAM-5321Medical Practice I

3
DPAM-5131Emergency and Surgical Medicine I

1
DPAM-5241Pediatric Medicine I

2
DPAM-5151Physical Diagnosis I

1.5
DPAM-5161Clinical Methods and Procedures I

1
DPAM-5271Pharmacotherapy Principles I

2
DPAM-5281Problem Based Learning I

2
Total Credit Hours:17

Didactic Year - Summer

DPAM-5203Principles of Physician Assistant Practice II

2
DPAM-5213Basic Medical Sciences II

2
DPAM-5323Medical Practice II

3
DPAM-5133Emergency and Surgical Medicine II

1
DPAM-5243Pediatric Medicine II

2
DPAM-5153Physical Diagnosis II

1.5
DPAM-5163Clinical Methods and Procedures II

1.5
DPAM-5273Pharmacotherapy Principles II

2
DPAM-5283Problem Based Learning II

2
Total Credit Hours:17

Didactic Year - Fall

DPAM-5205Principles of Physician Assistant Practice III

2
DPAM-5215Basic Medical Sciences III

2
DPAM-5325Medical Practice III

3
DPAM-5135Emergency and Surgical Medicine III

1
DPAM-5245Pediatric Medicine III

2
DPAM-5155Physical Diagnosis III

1.5
DPAM-5165Clinical Methods and Procedures III

1
DPAM-5275Pharmacotherapy Principles III

2
DPAM-5285Problem Based Learning III

2
Total Credit Hours:17

Clinical Year - Spring

-
4 Clerkship Courses

20
DPAM-6107Principles of Physician Assistant Practice IV

1
Total Credit Hours:21

Clinical Year - Summer

-
3 Clerkship Courses

15
DPAM-6109Principles of Physician Assistant Practice V

1
Total Credit Hours:16

Clinical Year - Fall

-
3 Clerkship Courses

15
DPAM-6541Summative Evaluation

5
Total Credit Hours:20

Mission Statement and Outcomes

Mission Statement

Develop well-informed and compassionate PAs who provide patient centered and service oriented medical care in diverse environments.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Perform and Record a Complete and Accurate Medical History

2. Perform a Complete and Problem-Focused Physical Examination

3. Establish a Working Diagnosis and Differential for Emergent and Non-Emergent Condition/s

4. Order, Perform and Interpret Diagnostic Procedures and Lab Tests

5. Identify, Discuss, Perform, and Order Therapy and Treatment Modalities

6. Effectively Communicate with Patients, Families, and other Medical Personnel

7. Apply Critical Thinking Skills Within the Framework of Evidence-Based Medicine

8. Articulate the Unique Role of the PA in the Medical Team

9. Possess a Working Knowledge of the American Health Care System

10. Exhibit Ethical Behavior and Professional Conduct