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College of Health Professions
Overview The Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program (MSPA) has been planned to effectively utilize faculty expertise from the University's three colleges. Some faculty hold joint appointments with responsibility for teaching medical and physician assistant students as well as other health profession matriculants. Similarly, physician assistant candidates will receive clinical supervision as part of an integrated team of health providers. It is our expectation that these collaborative strategies toward teaching and learning will ultimately result in high quality, cost-effective health care delivery, particularly in medically under- served regions of New England. Upon successful completion of the Physician Assistant Program, the University of New England awards the master of science degree. The program operates on a twenty-four month full-time calendar, beginning in mid-June of each year with a new incoming class. Mission Statement The mission of the University of New England Physician Assistant Program is to prepare master's-level primary care physician assistants who will practice with physicians and other members of the health care team. Special emphasis is placed on educating clinicians who will provide healthcare to rural and urban underserved populations. The University of New England is committed to developing practitioners who are skilled in primary medical care, geriatrics, health promotion and public health practice. The Physician Assistant Professional Physician assistants (PAs) are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Physician assistants are qualified by graduation from an accredited physician assistant educational program and/or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Within the physician/PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services under the general supervision of the physician. Accreditation The University of New England's Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program was designed according to the Essentials and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistant. The University of New England Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Links
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances. While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements. Back to Top |
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