| PA6000 | Biopsychosocial & Preventive Medicine I | Explores patient care from a biopsychosocial perspective and develops a foundational understanding of health in the context of social and behavioral science. Application of knowledge in this course prepares students to create empathic and empowering... |
| PA6030 | Biopsychosocial & Preventive Medicine II | Expands on the biopsychosocial model of health and social/behavioral sciences to further explore behaviors and behavior change related to disease management, health promotion and prevention of disease, injury, and violence. Additionally, introduces c... |
| PA6120 | Anatomy II | Provides an in-depth study of human anatomy that includes anatomical and medical terminology and foundational information on human development and structure. Using a regional approach, this course focuses on the functional knowledge of normal human g... |
| PA6130 | Anatomy III | Provides an in-depth study of human anatomy that includes anatomical and medical terminology and foundational information on human development and structure. Using a regional approach, this course focuses on the functional knowledge of normal human g... |
| PA6200 | Basic Science I | Develops foundational knowledge of medical science in physiology, pathophysiology, and genetic and molecular mechanism of health and disease. This course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to apply scientific knowledge, principles and concep... |
| PA6220 | Basic Science II | Develops foundational knowledge of medical science in physiology, pathophysiology, and genetic and molecular mechanism of health and disease. This course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to apply scientific knowledge, principles and concep... |
| PA6230 | Basic Science III | Develops foundational knowledge of medical science in physiology, pathophysiology, and genetic and molecular mechanism of health and disease. This course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to apply scientific knowledge, principles and concep... |
| PA6320 | Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics II | Provides knowledge of the general principles of pharmacology including classification, site and mechanisms of action, toxicity, and integration of knowledge of basic medical science to understand how drugs interact with the human body. Includes a foc... |
| PA6330 | Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics III | Provides knowledge of the general principles of pharmacology including classification, site and mechanisms of action, toxicity, and integration of knowledge of basic medical science to understand how drugs interact with the human body. Includes a foc... |
| PA6400 | Clinical Medicine I | Provides foundational knowledge of normal and abnormal human development, and periodic well care for persons of all ages. A systems-based approach is used to intensively study diseases and disorders across the lifespan, including the etiology, pathop... |
| PA6420 | Clinical Medicine II | Provides knowledge using a systems-based approach to intensively study diseases and disorders across the lifespan, including the etiology, pathophysiology, relevant historical information, physical examination findings, appropriate diagnostic studies... |
| PA6430 | Clinical Medicine III | Provides knowledge using a systems-based approach to intensively study diseases and disorders across the lifespan, including the etiology, pathophysiology, relevant historical information, physical examination findings, appropriate diagnostic studies... |
| PA6500 | Patient Assessment I | Provides the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and record a complete medical history and physical examination, and to utilize diagnostic tests or procedures to evaluate a patient’s health status or complaint. Through a combination of didactic and... |
| PA6520 | Patient Assessment II | Provides the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and record a complete medical history and physical examination, and to utilize diagnostic tests or procedures to evaluate a patient’s health status or complaint. Through a combination of didactic and... |
| PA6530 | Patient Assessment III | Provides the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and record a complete medical history and physical examination, and to utilize diagnostic tests or procedures to evaluate a patient’s health status or complaint. Through a combination of didactic and... |
| PA6600 | Professional Development I | Introduces the history of the physician assistant (PA) profession, the evolving role of the PA in healthcare, current topics in PA practice, and the role of national PA professional organizations; includes introduction to professional and ethical top... |
| PA6620 | Professional Development II | Provides instruction in the practice of evidence-based medicine and research, to include basic statistics, research methods, and ethical standards in research. Advanced and emerging topics in professionalism and medical ethics are discussed. This is... |
| PA6700 | Patient & Society | Exploration of societal issues that impact health, health care delivery, and emerging issues in public health. The role of the physician assistant in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice for patients and communities through advocacy an... |
| PA7000 | Preparation for Clinical Phase | Expands upon clinical medicine knowledge and skills from the didactic phase and prepares the student to begin clinical year rotations. Includes advanced information and instruction covering a range of medical topics and assessment of hands-on clinica... |
| PA7100 | Emergency Medicine Rotation | This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat patients who may present with... |
| PA7200 | Surgical Medicine Rotation | This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat pre-operative, intra-operative... |
| PA7300 | Internal Medicine Rotation | This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat patients in a hospital-based,... |
| PA7350 | Clinical Phase Seminar | Provides instruction in medical practice topics related to health policy, health care delivery, and the structure of the U.S. health care system. |
| PA7400 | Behavioral Medicine Rotation | This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat patients in behavioral and men... |
| PA7500 | Family Medicine Rotation | This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat patients while emphasizing pat... |
| PA7600 | Women’s Health Rotation | This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat patients in women’s health inc... |
| PA7700 | Pediatric Medicine Rotation | This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat patients in pediatric medicine... |
| PA7800 | Elective Rotation | Provides PA students in the clinical phase of the PA program experiential learning in one of the core discipline rotations or an elective specialty. This rotation will be coordinated with the program to ensure it meets program goals and continues to... |
| PA7900 | Transition to Practice | Prepares PA students to enter the medical workforce and navigate the transition to professional practice. Includes an on-site comprehensive summative evaluation with knowledge-, skill-, and behavioral-based assessments to ensure the student has demon... |