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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Physician Assistant Studies Admission Criteria STUDIES • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution • Cumulative, science and prerequisite grade-point averages of at least Program Director: Elizabeth W. Mercer 3.2 Associate Professor: William Holmes • Completion of prerequisite courses • Documentation of quality and quantity of health care experience Professor of Practice: Rebecca Brown, Kathryn Compagni, Travis Hayden, • Successful interview, by invitation Raymond A. Jannetti, Elizabeth W. Mercer, Lynn-Beth Satterly, Alexander • Background check Savich • Foreign transcripts need to be evaluated by World Education Services Adjunct Faculty: Norton Berg, Cathy Burkett, Benjamin Connor, Joanne (wes.org (http://www.wes.org)) and submitted for the CASPA Daprano, Madeline Farchione, Susan Jewett, Anne Kukulski, Michael application Mastroleo, Patrick Nappi, Maggie Narrigan, Lisa A. Olsen-Gugerty, Amy • International students: Roberson, Susan Stearns, Anthony J. Vinciquerra Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 79 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5. Clinical Associate Professor: Mary E. Springston The following are exceptions: Medical Director: Mitchell Lebowitz • Graduation from an accredited American high school OR Assistant Research Coordinator: Patricia Kriegisch Kondapi • Graduation from an American two- or four-year college or university OR Clinical Coordinator: Kathryn Compagni • Completion of 15 graduate credits at an American college or Assistant Clinical Coordinator: Alexander Savich university OR • Completion of 60 undergraduate credits including six transferable Academic Coordinator: Rebecca Brown credits of English at an American college or university The Le Moyne College Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Prerequisites is dedicated to the education of students to become clinically competent, • 750 hours of current, high-quality direct patient care experience compassionate PAs, who are equipped with the skills necessary to practice in a diverse and ever-changing health care environment. • Biology I with lab and Biology II with lab for science majors The curriculum prepares students to provide patient-centered care in • Four additional upper-level (200+) biological sciences courses for collaborative, interprofessional medical teams. science majors, two of which must include lab • Two semesters of general chemistry with lab for science majors The physician assistant studies (PA) curriculum is a 24-month full-time • One semester of organic chemistry or biochemistry program, divided into 12 months of didactic courses followed by 12 months of supervised clinical practice experiences, (SPCEs). Students • Two semesters selected from the following: statistics, calculus or will have a solid foundation in evidence based , emphasizing physics the importance of remaining current with the changing nature of clinical • Two semesters of social science practice. • One semester of English composition or technical writing • * If the upper-level biology courses were taken over five years ago, The 12-month clinical curriculum is comprised of rotations in medicine, four additional upper-level biology courses must be taken. primary care, , women’s health / ambulatory care, , , behavioral medicine and surgical or medical • Knowledge and practical skills in basic computing (no specific course specialty elective. Emphasis is placed on developing a solid foundation required) for providing patient care in a variety of primary care and specialty settings. Admission Options Post-baccalaureate – For individuals who have already earned a Accreditation bachelor’s degree or will have earned one by the time the program begins. The Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Studies Program is fully Accelerated – A five-year (3+2) B.S./M.S. curriculum with application accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the to the physician assistant studies program in the student’s junior year Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and the Education Department of the State (available only to Le Moyne students). of New York. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Direct entry – For exceptional high school students to accelerate their Physician Assistants. path to become a P.A. in the five-year (3+2) or the six-year (4+2) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biological sciences/Master of Science (M.S.) program in physician assistant studies at Le Moyne College.

Veteran - PA Bridge Path - Offers three distinct pathways for veterans into the physician assistant studies program. Application may be made 2 Physician Assistant Studies

pre-baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate depending on education and absence, the student must demonstrate readiness to return by satisfying medical experience. all requirements for return. If a student does not return from a leave of absence at the scheduled time, the student will be administratively Student Classifications withdrawn from the College and must apply for readmission. Candidates who fulfill the admission requirements are accepted only as full-time degree-seeking students. A withdrawal is a permanent separation from the College. A student who has withdrawn must apply for readmission to the College if the Health Clearance student wishes to re-enroll. Students withdrawing from a graduate Purcell program will be contacted by a Purcell administrator for a brief exit In addition to meeting the immunization requirements of the College, interview. more specific health and immunization requirements must be met prior to participation in any clinical rotations. A student may request a personal or medical leave of absence or a withdrawal by completing the Purcell Graduate Leave of Absence/ Academic Criteria Withdrawal Form available through their department. A student Graduation Requirements requesting a leave of absence or withdrawal will meet with a designated program official to discuss the academic and financial implications of Successful conclusion of the PA Studies Program requires a minimum their decision. The designated program official will also discuss the G.P.A. of 3.0 and completion of required coursework. requirements for return if a student is taking a leave of absence.

Probation If the request for a personal or medical leave of absence/withdrawal is Physician assistant studies students earning a quality point index of approved for a future semester, then the student may remain enrolled less than 3.0 are placed on academic probation. A student who receives in and receive grades for the current semester. The student will have a a grade of less than a B for three academic credits will be placed on hold on future registration until the conditions of return have been met. academic probation. A student who fails any pass/fail course will be put If the request for a personal or medical leave of absence/withdrawal on academic probation. is approved for a current semester, then depending on the academic calendar and personal circumstance the program director or chair can Termination determine the most appropriate resolution for the student’s enrollment. The following will result in dismissal from the program: The student may not take a leave of absence and remain enrolled in the students coursework if the leave of absence is for the current semester. • A student who receives a grade of less than B for six academic credit hours. The College may require a student to take a medical leave of absence • A student who receives a grade of less than a C in the didactic year or withdrawal if, in the judgment of the College, the student poses an for a three-credit course (a three-credit course or combination of imminent threat to the lives, safety or well-being of themself or other courses that add up to a total of three credits or more than three members of the college community (including preceptor and internship credits). settings).

• A student who is on probation who fails a pass/fail course. A student Except in unusual circumstances where safety is of immediate concern, who has failed two pass/fail courses. the College will make a decision to involuntarily withdraw a student only after providing the student with advance notice and an opportunity to Transfer Credit/Waiver Policy meet with Purcell officials. The Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Studies Program does not grant advanced placement, give credit for or accept transfer of credit for In cases of both medical leaves of absence and withdrawals, the tuition PA Studies courses. Previous health care experience is required, but no refund policies specified in the Le Moyne College Catalog apply. course credit is granted for that experience. For additional policies specifically related to the Physician Assistant The director of the physician assistant studies program has the authority Studies Program, please see on-line at www.lemoyne.edu/pa (http:// to substitute a prerequisite course if such a substituted course is deemed www.lemoyne.edu/pa/). to cover similar material satisfactorily. Student Learning Outcomes in Physician Term Limit for Completion Physician assistant studies students must complete the program within Assistant Studies four years from the date of matriculation. Medical Knowledge Withdrawal or Leave of Absence Students must demonstrate core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical sciences and the application of this knowledge For personal or medical reasons, a student may voluntarily discontinue to patient care in practice. This approach encompasses a strong bio, enrollment at the College by requesting either a leave of absence psycho-social, spiritual model that reflects humanistic medical practice. (temporary) or a withdrawal from the College (permanent). Successful achievement of this goal is demonstrated through multiple A leave of absence is a temporary hiatus from the College with the intent metrics including student performance on standardized testing to return after a specified period of time. Students requesting a leave of (PACKRAT and PANCE), as well as evaluations by preceptors in the field. absence must indicate when they plan to return to their studies. The total time away from the College cannot exceed two consecutive semesters. Interpersonal & Communications Skills A student may not take matriculated coursework at another institution while on a leave of absence. To be eligible to return from a leave of Physician Assistant Studies 3

Students will practice effective communication skills. Such skills will require that students be able to translate the language of medicine into Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) an effective, collaborative information exchange with patients, families PAS 501. Clinical Medicine I. 7 Credit Hours. and professional associates. Expectations will include familiarity with This case-based course introduces students to the fundamentals of diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. medical practice, including history taking and physical examination skills. Utilizing a systems approach, it includes a comprehensive study Le Moyne College is one of only a handful of PA programs that requires of diseases with emphasis on etiology, pathophysiology, signs and students to participate in a Medical Humanities course. This course is symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic measures involved designed to engage students in thinking critically about multiple issues in treating the various medical problems. Various aspects of preventive that transcend bioscience and emphasize psychology, social science and medicine, patient counseling and education, medical law and ethics, spirituality in a patient-centered forum. medical economics, physician assistant practice, and other related factors are incorporated. This course is closely integrated with Human Students participate in community engagement activities working with Anatomy and Physiology I and Pharmacology I. community partners, patients and various members of the local medical Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program. community. These projects are designed to help students develop an awareness of community needs and cultural sensitivity. PAS 502. Clinical Medicine II. 7 Credit Hours. This is a continuation of PAS 501 Clinical Medicine I, and is integrated Patient Care with Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Pharmacology II. Students must demonstrate care that is effective, safe, competent, PAS 503. Clinical Medicine III. 7 Credit Hours. and equitable, and practice in a bio, psycho-social manner which This is an advanced course in clinical medicine topics with focus on encompasses the whole patient. integrating basic sciences, basic medical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of cases, lectures, and laboratory experiences provide The foundation of the Le Moyne PA program is the Jesuit concept of cura the student with an opportunity to solidify clinical skills, critical thinking personalis, which translates as “care of the whole person.” The program skills, self-directed learning, and professional communication skills. is built around the concepts of individualized attention to the needs Prerequisites: Completion of PAS 501 and 502. Open only to Physician of others as well as distinct respect for unique circumstances and Assistant Studies students. Required for completion of degree. Course concerns. fee of $300. Prerequisite: PAS 501 and PAS 502. Professionalism PAS 511. Human Anatomy & Physiology I. 4 Credit Hours. Students must acknowledge their professional and personal strengths This course utilizes a systems approach to applied functional human and limitations and demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical anatomy and physiology. It includes both classroom and lab sessions so practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population, with adherence to that students develop an understanding of the integral workings of the legal and regulatory requirements. Appropriate comportment, leadership, human body. Lab sessions will use models, computer simulated software, duty and altruism in caring for patients is standard. and prosecuted human cadavers. Body systems covered include nervous, Practice-based Learning & Improvement special sense, endocrine, musculoskeletal, renal, reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive. The order may be rearranged to integrate Students must be able to assess, evaluate, and improve their patient with Clinical Medicine I and Pharmacology I. care practices as life-long learners. They must demonstrate the skills Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program. necessary for critical review of professional literature, data, and other resources encountered in clinical practice. PAS 512. Human Anatomy & Physiology II. 4 Credit Hours. This is a continuation of PAS 511 and is integrated with Clinical Medicine Systems-based Practice II and Pharmacology II. Remaining body systems will be covered through didactic and laboratory sessions and will integrate with Clinical Medicine Students must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to II and Pharmacology II. the larger system of health care to provide care that balances quality and cost. They must be adept in patient management, interdisciplinary PAS 513. Pharmacology I. 3 Credit Hours. treatment and collaboration through effective oral communication and Medical management of diseases affecting the major body systems written documentation. will be covered in this course, including the principles of pharmacology as they pertain to therapeutic agents. Students learn the principle • M.S., Physician Assistant (http://collegecatalog.lemoyne.edu/ mechanisms of action of the major groups of therapeutic agents, purcell-professional-studies/physician-assistant/physician-assistant- absorption, metabolism, distribution, uses, side effects, and toxicities studies-ms/) of representative drugs. It is closely integrated with PAS 501 Clinical Medicine I and PAS 511 Anatomy & Physiology I. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program. 4 Physician Assistant Studies

PAS 514. Pharmacology II. 3 Credit Hours. PAS 521. Medical Humanities Seminar I. 3 Credit Hours. This is a continuation of PAS 513 Pharmacology I. Medical management Medical Humanities is an interdisciplinary series of lectures, practicums of diseases affecting the major body systems will be covered in this and dialogues designed to enege PA students in thinking critically course, including the principles of pharmacology as they pertain to about multiple issues that transcend bioscience, and emphasize therapeutic agents. Students learn the principal mechanisms of action psychology, social science and spirituality in a patient-centered forum. of the major groups of therapeutic agents, absorption, metabolism, We expand cultural competence through diversity training in order distribution, uses, side effects, and toxicties of representative drugs. It is to prepare students for a 21st century workplace and multicultural closey integrated with PAS 502 Clinical Medicine II and PAS 512 Anatomy environment. Through communication and interviewing skills practicum, & Physiology II. we strive to expose biases and stereotypes that can restrict professional PAS 515. Counseling and . 3 Credit Hours. achievement and interfere with patient care. To this end, we include This course covers general public health concepts, including health a variety of perspectives; we discuss social contexts, consider equity promotion and disease prevention. Patient education, counseling, and justice, and include activities that foster critical thinking and and intervention strategies are covered. Students explore available self-awareness. Views, ideas, lifestyles that are underrepresented or community and public health resources relevant to patient needs less common, are also explored in order to showcase a more holistic throughout the lifespan of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. understanding of the person. Whenever possible, this course will be Content is based on Healthy People 2030 guidelines. coordinated with PAS 501 and PAS 502. Fulfills core requirement(s): Diversity (DIV) and Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS). PAS 516. Physical Diagnosis and Patient Evaluation Laboratory I. 4 Credit Hours. PAS 522. Medical Humanities Seminar II. 3 Credit Hours. This course presents the techniques necessary to elicit comprehensive This is a yearlong, interdisciplinary seminar designed to engage students medical histories, perform complete physical examinations, make case in thinking critically about fundamental ethical, cultural, religious, and presentations, and document patient information. A combination of social issues concerning health, medical practice, access to health care lectures, discussions, case studies and simulations will be used to and public policy. By taking note of the plurality of cultural and social present and practice concepts. Each aspect of the course emphasizes contexts in which medical care and moral discourse about medical care the importance of creating a therapeutic and ethically sound relationship take place, students will explore the values, ideologies, and institutional with patients and other healthcare professionals. The course integrates practices that shape the meanings that health, illness, and acceptable material from Clinical Medicine I, Pharmacology I, Human Anatomy and medical practices have for patients and for health care practitioners Physiology I and Medical Humanities. and that influence medical decision- making and interactions between patients and health care practitioners. Course will be coordinated with PAS 517. Physical Diagnosis and Patient Evaluation Laboratory II. 4 PAS 502(Clinical Medicine II.). Credit Hours. This course presents the techniques necessary to elicit comprehensive PAS 590. Independent Study. 1-7 Credit Hours. as well as focused medical histories, perform complete or focused This course is designed to enhance clinical skills for academic credit. physical examinations, understand the indications for and evaluation of The student will work with the faculty member to determine the goal various ancillary studies, make case presentations, and record various to be achieved, methodology to be followed, schedule of supervision, types of patient information, including an introduction to electronic end product, evaluation procedures, and the number of credits sought. Medical Records systems. A combination of lectures, discussions, case The proposal must be approved by the supervising faculty member, the studies and simulations will be used to present and practice concepts. Program Director, and the Dean of the Purcell School of Professional Each aspect of the course emphasizes the importance of creating a Studies. therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with patients and other PAS 600. Orientation to PA Profession. 0 Credit Hour. healthcare professionals. The course integrates material from Clinical This course introduces the physician assistant to the history of the Medicine II, Pharmacology II, Human Anatomy and Physiology II and profession, role of the physician assistant in the health care team, Medical Humanities II. professional organizations, requirements for licensure (including Prerequisite: PAS 516 with a grade of "B" or better. graduation from an accredited program, certification and recertification requirements), credentialing, professional liability, and general trends in PAS 518. Physical Diagnosis and Patient Evaluation Laboratory III. 4 political and legal issues that affect PA practice. Credit Hours. In the Summer Semester the previously taught skills of obtaining PAS 601. Research Seminar I. 1 Credit Hour. comprehensive or focused medical histories, performing complete or This course is the first of 5 seminars that will culminate in the completion focused physical examinations, performing oral case presentations, of a master's project. Working in collaboration with faculty sponsors, documenting various types of patient information are reinforced. students will produce a scholarly work pertaining to the science, practice Instruction in the special patient populations of Women's Health or profession of physician assistant. Each project must include a review Care, Geriatric and Pediatric Health Assessment is given. Additionally, of a relevant scholarly literature, involve the analysis of data, and be emphasis will be placed on Competenecy-based evaluation as the conducted by students working in teams of perhaps 3 to 4. Specific student moves toward clinical rotations through a combination of topics of investigation will depend on the interests of students and lectures, discussions, case studies and simulations training. Each aspect faculty, and on available resources. In this seminar, students will explore of the course emphasizes the importance of creating a therapeutic their research interests and those of the faculty, and create their project and ethically sound relationship with patients and other healthcare teams. Project teams will then decide upon the questions or problems professionals. The course intergrates material from Clinical Medicine III. they wish to investigate, design methods by which to investigate the Prerequisite: PAS-516 and PAS-517. problems, identify relevant resources, consult with local agencies and experts as necessary, and create inital and updated outlines of project proposals. In addition, students will become familiar with many of the research designs and statistical concepts of evidence-based medicine. Physician Assistant Studies 5

PAS 602. Research Seminar II. 1 Credit Hour. PAS 605. Research Seminar V. 3 Credit Hours. This course is the second of 5 seminars that will culminate in the This course is the fifth of 5 seminars that will culminate in the completion completion of a master's project. Working in collaboration with faculty of a master's project. Working in collaboration with faculty sponsors, sponsors, students will produce a scholarly work pertaining to the students will produce a scholarly work pertaining to the science, practice science, practice or profession of physician assistant. Each project must or profession of physician assistant. Each project must include a include a review of relevant scholarly literature, involve the analysis of review of relevant scholarly literature, involve the analysis of data, data and be conducted by students working in teams of perhaps 3 to 4. and be conducted by students working in teams of perhaps 3 to 4. Specific topics of investigation will depend on the interests of students Specific topics of investigation will depend on the interests of students and faculty, and on available resources. In this seminar, project teams will and faculty, and on available resources. In this seminar, students will create formal project proposals in which they explain the questions or complete their projects, submit final written rports, and present posters problems to be investigated and the methodologies to be used, and write of their findings to the college community. Final reports and posters drafts of applications for review of research by the College's Institutional will follow the editorial style of the American Medical Association, and Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects(IRB). In addition, will incorporate explanations of the questions or problems that were students will continue their study of the research designs and statistical investigated, assessments of the current state of knowledge pertinent concepts of evidence-based medicine. to the questions or problems, descriptions of the methodologies and Prerequisites: PAS 601. data analysis techniques that were used to answer the questions or resolve the problems, and discussions of findings, including summary PAS 603. Research Seminar III. 3 Credit Hours. and implications, recommendations, limitations and conclusions. Pass/ This course is the third of 5 seminars that will culminate in the Fail. completion of a master's project. Working in collaboration with faculty Prerequisites: PAS 604. sponsors, students will produce a scholarly work pertaining to the science, practice or profession of physician assistant. Each project must PAS 651. Professional Skills I. 3 Credit Hours. include a review of relevant scholarly literature, involve the analysis The series of courses is designed to prepare Physician Assistant of data, and be conducted by students working in teams of perhaps students to practice medicine in the current health-care system. The 3 to 4. Specific topics of investigation will depend on the interests of student will address legal and ethical issues as they relate to the health students and faculty, and on available resources. In this seminar, project profession; study behavior aspects of medicine, social causes of illness, teams will submit to the College's Institutional Review Board for the and preventative medicine; review the medical literature and apply it to a Protection of Human Subjects(IRB) applications for review of research, clinical setting; examine insurance, billing and coding issues; and refine write second drafts of the introduction and methods sections of their the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired during their clinical rota- master's project reports, and continue their study of medical research tions. Communication skills, professional standards and requirements, designs and statistics. advanced clinical topics, health care practice issues, patient response Prerequisites: PAS 602. to illness, and other topics encountered in the clinical setting will be discussed. Pass/Fail. Course fee of $400. PAS 604. Research Seminar IV. 2 Credit Hours. This course is the fourth of 5 seminars that will culminate in the PAS 652. Professional Skills II. 3 Credit Hours. completion of a master's project. Working in collaboration with faculty This series of courses is designed to prepare Physician Assistant sponsors, students will produce a scholarly work pertaining to the students to practice medicine in the current heath-care system. The science, practice or profession of physician assistant. Each project must student will address legal and ethical issues as they relate to the health include a review of relevant scholarly literature, involve the analysis of profession; study behavior aspects of medicine, social causes of illness, data, and be conducted by students working in teams of perhaps 3 to 4. and preventative medicine; review the medical literature and apply Specific topics of investigation will depend on the interests of students it to a clinical setting; examine insurance, billing and coding issues; and faculty, and on available resources. In this seminar, project teams and refine the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired during their will collect and analyze their project data, and write drafts on the results clinical rotations. Communication skills, professional standards and sections of their project reports. Pass/Fail. requirements, advanced clinical topics, health care practice issues, Prerequisites: PAS 603. patient response to illness, and other topics encountered in the clinical setting will be discussed. Pass/Fail. PAS 653. Professional Skills III. 3 Credit Hours. This series of courses is designed to prepare Physician Assistant students to practice medicine in the current health-care system. The student will address legal and ethical issues as they relate to the health profession; study behavior aspects of medicine, social causes of illness, and preventative medicine; review the medical literature and apply it to a clinical setting; examine insurance, billing and coding issues; and refine the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired during their clinical rotations. Communication skills, professional standards and requirements, advanced clinical topics, health care practice issues, patient response to illness, and other topics encountered in the clinical setting will be discussed. 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PAS 671. Clinical Rotation I. 3 Credit Hours. PAS 675. Clinical Rotation V. 3 Credit Hours. Clinical rotations are six-week rotations spent full time in the clinical Clinical rotations are six-week rotations spent full time in the clinical setting. Students are assigned to complete rotations such that they setting. Students are assigned to complete rotations such that they acquire clinical experiences that will prepare them to practice as acquire clinical experiences that will prepare them to practice as Physician Assistants. Students complete rotations in (1) medicine, Physician Assistants. Students complete rotations in (1) medicine, (2) primary care, (3) pediatrics, (4) women's health/ambulatory care, (2) primary care, (3) pediatrics, (4) women's health/ambulatory care, (5) behavioral health, (6) surgery, (7) emergency medicine, and (8) a (5) behavioral health, (6) surgery, (7) emergency medicine, and (8) a surgical or elective. Each rotation emphasizes cultural surgical or medical specialty elective. Each rotation emphasizes cultural sensitivity, understanding of health in relationship to the predominant sensitivity, understanding of health in relationship to the predominant culture, and the role of the health care provider in the setting. Pass/fail. culture, and the role of the health care provider in the setting. Pass/fail. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first year of the Physician Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first year of the Physician Assistant Studies Program and approval by the Physician Assistant Assistant Studies Program and approval by the Physician Assistant Progression Committee. Progression Committee.

PAS 672. Clinical Rotation II. 3 Credit Hours. PAS 676. Clinical Rotation VI. 3 Credit Hours. Clinical rotations are six-week rotations spent full time in the clinical PAS 677. Clinical Rotation VII. 3 Credit Hours. setting. Students are assigned to complete rotations such that they Clinical rotations are six-week rotations spent full time in the clinical acquire clinical experiences that will prepare them to practice as setting. Students are assigned to complete rotations such that they Physician Assistants. Students complete rotations in (1) medicine, acquire clinical experiences that will prepare them to practice as (2) primary care, (3) pediatrics, (4) women's health/ambulatory care, Physician Assistants. Students complete rotations in (1) medicine, (5) behavioral health, (6) surgery, (7) emergency medicine, and (8) a (2) primary care, (3) pediatrics, (4) women's health/ambulatory care, surgical or medical specialty elective. Each rotation emphasizes cultural (5) behavioral health, (6) surgery, (7) emergency medicine, and (8) a sensitivity, understanding of health in relationship to the predominant surgical or medical specialty elective. Each rotation emphasizes cultural culture, and the role of the health care provider in the setting. Pass/fail. sensitivity, understanding of health in relationship to the predominant Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first year of the Physician culture, and the role of the health care provider in the setting. Pass/fail. Assistant Studies Program and approval by the Physician Assistant Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first year of the Physician Progression Committee. Assistant Studies Program and approval by the Physician Assistant PAS 673. Clinical Rotation III. 3 Credit Hours. Progression Committee. Clinical rotations are six-week rotations spent full time in the clinical PAS 678. Clinical Rotation VIII. 3 Credit Hours. setting. Students are assigned to complete rotations such that they Clinical rotations are six-week rotations spent full time in the clinical acquire clinical experiences that will prepare them to practice as setting. Students are assigned to complete rotations such that they Physician Assistants. Students complete rotations in (1) medicine, acquire clinical experiences that will prepare them to practice as (2) primary care, (3) pediatrics, (4) women's health/ambulatory care, Physician Assistants. Students complete rotations in (1) medicine, (5) behavioral health, (6) surgery, (7) emergency medicine, and (8) a (2) primary care, (3) pediatrics, (4) women's health/ambulatory care, surgical or medical specialty elective. Each rotation emphasizes cultural (5) behavioral health, (6) surgery, (7) emergency medicine, and (8) a sensitivity, understanding of health in relationship to the predominant surgical or medical specialty elective. Each rotation emphasizes cultural culture, and the role of the health care provider in the setting. Pass/fail. sensitivity, understanding of health in relationship to the predominant Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first year of the Physician culture, and the role of the health care provider in the setting. Pass/fail. Assistant Studies Program and approval by the Physician Assistant Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first year of the Physician Progression Committee. Assistant Studies Program and approval by the Physician Assistant PAS 674. Clinical Rotation IV. 3 Credit Hours. Progression Committee. Clinical rotations are six-week rotations spent full time in the clinical setting. Students are assigned to complete rotations such that they acquire clinical experiences that will prepare them to practice as Physician Assistants. Students complete rotations in (1) medicine, (2) primary care, (3) pediatrics, (4) women's health/ambulatory care, (5) behavioral health, (6) surgery, (7) emergency medicine, and (8) a surgical or medical specialty elective. Each rotation emphasizes cultural sensitivity, understanding of health in relationship to the predominant culture, and the role of the health care provider in the setting. Pass/fail. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first year of the Physician Assistant Studies Program and approval by the Physician Assistant Progression Committee.