The program has a strong emphasis on respect and care for all human beings, a culture of physical and emotional wellness and adopting an equity framework of inclusion to meet the needs of patients from a diversity of backgrounds in our community, including socio-economic, religious, cultural, sexual orientation and gender identity while practicing good stewardship. Learners receive instruction in leadership, advocacy, ethics, health policy, social justice, population and community health in an interprofessional environment to serve their communities and narrow the health disparity gap. Learners also complete a capstone project focused on addressing a clinical research question through critical examination of the evidence and disseminating their findings.
Total Program Credits= 112
The Ithaca College MS-PAS Program is a 27-month continuous residential program; committed to creating academic excellence in Physician Assistant education, through integration of medical knowledge, clinical practice and exemplary professional performance.
Learners are evaluated and expected to meet the highest standards of competency in the six (6) areas of Competencies for the Physician Assistant Profession:
- Medical Knowledge
- Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Clinical and Technical Skills
- Professional Behaviors
- Leadership & Advocacy for Healthcare Equity and Access
Learners are evaluated using a variety of assessment tools such as multiple-choice questions, verbal and written case presentations, simulation activities, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), reflection journals, research projects, and clinical preceptor evaluations.
Upon successful completion of all curricular elements of the program, the learner will be awarded a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.