Master of Physician Assistant Studies 102 The M.P.A.S. degree requires 107 credits of coursework. The Didactic Phase of the program takes place over four continuous semesters and involves the successful completion of graduate-level academic coursework. The curriculum is structured around active-learning strategies, practical lab sessions, simulated case presentations and problem-based learning sessions, with opportunities for off-campus clinical interaction. The Clinical Phase takes place during the second year and spans a total of 12 months. Students will participate in supervised clinical rotations during which time they will participate in the evaluation and management of patients in a wide variety of clinical areas.
Accreditation Status The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted AccreditationContinued status to the High Point University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by High Point University. AccreditationContinued is an accreditation status granted when a currentlyaccredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be June, 2029. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
Dr. James C. Johnson III Assistant Professor, Interim Chair ,and Assistant Program Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies 336.841.9682 jjohnso2@highpoint.edu
he Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) program is designed to span 27 months over 7 continuous semesters. The curriculum design assumes that students will develop the necessary skills to be self-directed learners and to effectively apply what they learn in the clinical setting. The curriculum is designed to blend critical thinking and intellectual inquiry with a practical need for innovation, skill, and knowledge within professional disciplines. This is accomplished through an innovative course of study integrating a set of educational experiences that focus on core medical sciences, critical thinking, cultural values, public policy issues and research applicable to the needs of the PA profession. Instructional methods utilized by the M.P.A.S. program which foster critical thinking and intellectual inquiry include Problem-Based Learning, Team-Based Learning, and experiential learning through Simulated Patient Care and Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences.
Admission into the Program Admission Terms Students are eligible for enrollment in the summer term. The HPU Physician Assistant Studies program will begin each June and will span 27 months over 7 continuous semesters. Admission Requirements Applicants are considered for an on-campus interview based on the following aspects identified within their CASPA application: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Prerequisite coursework; Grade point averages; Graduate record examination scores; Ability to perform the program required Technical Standards; 5. Health care experience; 6. References; 7. Earned Bachelor's degree;
