Physician Associate Medicine, M.M.S. Program Curriculum

The University's PA Program is 24 months in length. The program requires a full-time commitment to instruction and engagement in learning activities. The program is comprised of 2 phases, both 12 months in duration. You must successfully complete each phase to move onto the next phase. You must successfully complete all 6 semesters, earning 98 credits to be eligible for graduation.

Didactic Phase (12 months)

Semester I

  • PHAS 6040ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Clinical Medicine IÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(5ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6050ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯PharmacologyÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯I (3ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6000ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Applied Medical ScienceÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6001ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Clinical Anatomy & PhysiologyÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(3ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6030ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Clinical Assessment IÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(3ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6010 Diagnostic Methods IÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(1ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6020 Professional IssuesÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2 Credits)

Total Semester I Hours: 19 Credits

Semester II

  • PHAS 6041 Clinical Medicine IIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(6 Credits)
  • PHAS 6051 Pharmacology IIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(3 Credits)
  • PHAS 6031 Clinical Assessment IIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(3ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6011 Diagnostic Methods IIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯ (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6021 Systems-Based PracticeÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6022 Person-Centered CareÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2 Credits)
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Total Semester II Hours: 18 Credits

Semester III

  • PHAS 6042 Clinical Medicine IIIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(6ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6052 Pharmacology IIIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(3ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯
  • PHAS 6032 Clinical Assessment IIIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(3ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6012 Diagnostic Methods IIIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6060 Specialty MedicineÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯
  • PHAS 6065 Evidence-Based MedicineÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(1ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credit)ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯

Total Semester III Hours: 19 Credits

Total Didactic Phase Hours: 56 Credits


Clinical Phase (12 months)

Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences
(7 core required rotations and 1 elective)

  • PHAS 6071 Family (Ambulatory) Medicine (4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6072 Pediatric MedicineÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6073 WomenÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s HealthÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6074ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Internal MedicineÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6075 Behavioral MedicineÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6076 Surgical MedicineÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6077 Emergency MedicineÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6078ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Elective Practicum (1)ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(4ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)

Semester IV

  • PHAS 6800 Physician Associate Competencies IÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6810 Integrating Seminar IÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(1 Credit)
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Semester V

  • PHAS 6801 Physician Associate Competencies IIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6811 Integrating Seminar IIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(1 Credit)ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯

Semester IV

  • PHAS 6802ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Physician Associate Competencies IIIÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯(2ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Credits)
  • PHAS 6888ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ¯Capstone Seminar (2 Credits)

Total Hours of Clinical Phase: 42 Credits

Total Hours in Program: 98 Credits