Medical Science for Physician Assistants Med.Sci D
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PA-650 | Technology in Physician Assistant Practice | 3.0 |
| PA-651 | Healthcare Leadership | 3.0 |
| PA-652 | Process Improvement in Healthcare | 3.0 |
| PA-653 | Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Medicine | 3.0 |
| PA-654 | Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies in Physician Assistant Education | 3.0 |
| PA-655 | Social Determinants of Health in Medicine and Education | 2.0 |
| PA-656 | Assessment and Accreditation in PA Education | 3.0 |
| PA-700 | Research Methods and Design in Medicine | 3.0 |
| PA-701 | Biostatistics in Medical Research | 3.0 |
| PA-702 | Capstone Project | 4.0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
In addition to the general academic regulations for graduate programs, the following regulations apply for this doctoral program:
Doctoral students are required to receive a grade of B or higher in all courses in the curriculum. Students who receive less than a B (B-, C+, etc.) in a course will have to repeat that course and will be placed on academic probation. A course may be repeated one time only. The original grade will be replaced by the second grade regardless if the grade is higher or lower. Students who receive a grade of less than a B twice for the same course will be dismissed from the program.
Academic Probation
Students enrolled in the doctoral program who receive a grade of B- or below will be notified in writing that they have been placed on academic probation. Academic probation will then apply to the next semester of the students enrollment, including summer semesters. Students who have been placed on academic probation must successfully complete all coursework with a grade of B or higher in the next semester of their enrollment. Successful completion of this requirement will remove the student from academic probation. Students on probation that do not earn a grade of B or higher in coursework taken in the ensuing semester will be dismissed from the program.
If a student carrying an "I" (Incomplete) from previous doctoral coursework is awarded a B- or below to replace the "I" grade, the student will be immediately placed on academic probation for the current semester of their enrollment.
Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, with a minimum of 36 graduate credit hours with grades of B or better, and a minimum overall graduate grade point average of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 system).
Applicants must have eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA).
Applicants must submit a brief personal statement (500-1000 words) describing their goals for pursuing doctoral study.
Applicants should provide unofficial transcripts from all U.S. universities, colleges, or other higher education institutions. Admitted students will submit official transcripts prior to enrollment.
Applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis.