The Logan University PA Program is a graduate-level program whose mission is to educate students to become competent PAs who practice evidence-based medicine, exhibit cultural sensitivity, demonstrate effective leadership qualities, and deliver patient-centered care. Students will complete a rigorous 24-month curriculum leading to a Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant degree. This curriculum will integrate didactic and clinical education, with a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, interprofessional collaboration, and community engagement.

The didactic year will consist of 12 months of course work encompassing the core foundations of medical education to prepare students for the clinical phase of their education. Six sequenced courses will focus on units of study for each organ system, behavioral health, and infectious disease. The sequenced courses include Clinically Oriented Anatomy and Medical Sciences, Patient Assessment and Documentation, Diagnostic Medicine and Procedures, Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, Clinical Reasoning, and Pathophysiology and Clinical Medicine. The remaining two courses – PA Professional Studies and Fundamentals of Clinical Practice – will work to round out the didactic learning and develop skills necessary for the clinical practice of medicine.

The clinical year will also consist of 12 months of clinical rotations and coursework, further developing the skills necessary to practice medicine. The clinical year is also focused on evaluating medical literature and participation in an applied thesis project. During the last week of each trimester, students will return to campus for a week of intensive education, including panel presentations, lectures, and testing. The last trimester of the clinical year is 17 weeks for the addition of a week of testing, board preparation, and program completion requirements. During the clinical year, students complete nine Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs), organized as three 5-week rotations per trimester. These include seven core rotations and two electives, which may occur in any order. The core rotations include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, and Behavioral Health.

Additionally, the PA Graduate Seminar course reinforces didactic learning, supports assessment and professional development, and introduces research methods for the applied thesis. The clinical year of education will use the knowledge and skills developed in the didactic year to prepare students to complete NCCPA board certification and begin the clinical practice of medicine as entry-level PAs. Prior to graduation, summative examinations will ensure the competency of all graduates in the areas of:

• Clinical and Technical Skills
• Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities
• Interpersonal Skills
• Medical Knowledge
• Professional Behaviors

Logan University Physician Assistant Program offers an application-based international rotation as an elective option during the clinical year. The cost of all travel, food, insurance, etc., for the international rotation is the responsibility of the student and is in addition to the costs associated with tuition, fees, housing, and transportation at the Logan University PA Program.

Program Total: (119) Credit Hours