MISSION STATEMENT

To provide students with a primary care based foundation of knowledge, technical skills, critical thinking and moral values to become competent and cost-effective healthcare providers.

PROGRAM GOALS

1. Identify for admission those students with the academic background, interpersonal skills, and maturity necessary to complete the training in the PA Program.
2. Maintain accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
3. Develop and maintain a comprehensive didactic and clinical curriculum that will prepare students to successfully complete Board Certification and become competent health care providers.
4. Promote an interdisciplinary approach to medicine which utilizes effective oral and written communication between members of the healthcare team and the patient.
5. Promote a comprehensive approach to health and disease by emphasizing primary care, health maintenance, and disease prevention.
6. Promote life-long learning in students and graduates and foster education between providers, students, and patients.
7. Promote information literacy and technological competency to be effective healthcare providers.
8. Promote moral values and ethical behavior as a healthcare provider.