Candidates are evaluated based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, academic achievement, references, personal interview, motivation and quality of health care experience. Our program accepts candidates on a rolling basis. Applications for admission to the P. USF application deadline is October 1. Search for: Search. Graduate Competencies. You will learn in small classes from expert faculty members, including practicing PAs — and you will do so in our state-of-the-art science center, which features:.
Of particular interest to someone in our pre-physician assistant program are:. The professors are one of the reasons we have such a strong community where we all support each other.
With additional training, you may also develop expertise in one or more medical subspecialties — such as cardiology, neurology or geriatrics — which will broaden your career possibilities.
Your first step to becoming a USF Cougar is applying for admission. Whether you know what you want to see, who you want to meet or are just exploring your options, we will personalize your campus visit to fit your needs. An academic plan is a general blueprint showing how one might complete the degree, semester by semester. Program Index Toggle Sub-menu. School of Business Toggle Sub-menu. Communications Toggle Sub-menu. Master of Business Administration Toggle Sub-menu.
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The University of Saint Francis has identified technical standards that must be met by students in order to successfully progress in and graduate from its health science programs. Technical standards see below outline skills, abilities and behavioral characteristics required to successfully complete health science programs at the university. Key areas include having abilities and skills in the areas of: 1 acquiring fundamental knowledge; 2 developing communication skills; 3 interpreting data; 4 integrating knowledge to establish clinical judgment; and 5 incorporating professional attitudes and behaviors into practice.
The university provides reasonable accommodations to all students on a nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with legal requirements as outlined in the Rehabilitation Act of , the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA of and the ADA Amendments Act of A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to an instructional activity, equipment, facility, program or service that enables a qualified student with a disability to have an equal opportunity to fulfill the requirements necessary for graduation from the program.
To be eligible for accommodations, a student must have a documented disability of a a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; b a record of such impairment; or c be regarded as having such a condition. Acquiring Fundamental Knowledge: Students must be able to learn in classroom and other educational settings via lectures, demonstrations, review of research and patient care situations. Students must have the ability to find sources of knowledge, acquire the knowledge, be a life-long learner and demonstrate adaptive thinking.
Developing Communication Skills: Students must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally, nonverbally, in writing, with groups and using information technology. Students must be able to interpret and convey information gathered from communications.
They must be able to speak, read and write in English. Interpreting Data: Students must have the ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze and synthesize data in a timely manner. They must successfully fulfill examination requirements of the program, including written and practical examinations.
Students must have the ability to 1 observe patient conditions and responses to health and illness, 2 assess and monitor health needs, 3 translate data into abstract concepts, and 4 understand evidence-based reasoning. They must demonstrate clinical competency and the ability to participate in clinical experiences. Students must possess sensory capacity and motor function to gather patient data, perform patient assessment and implement therapeutic interventions.
Incorporating Professional Attitudes and Behaviors into Practice: Students must demonstrate cross cultural competency, integrity, moral reasoning, ethical behaviors and concern for others. They must be able to work cooperatively with intra and inter professional teams, adapt to changing environments inherent in clinical practice, and function effectively under stress. The University of Saint Francis is committed to providing equal access to all students, including those students with disabilities.
Once students are admitted to a health sciences program, they should contact Academic and Career Development Center at x if they believe that they may require reasonable accommodation to fulfill the Health Sciences Technical Standards. The following list defines the medical knowledge, interpersonal, clinical and technical skills, professional behaviors, and clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities required for PA Practice:.
Procurement of Clinical Rotations: The PA Program faculty are responsible for obtaining, assigning and monitoring clinical rotations. Preceptors and clinical rotation sites are chosen and assigned by the PA Program, not the students. Students are not required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors. Since the M. The program report below demonstrates USF first time pass rate by graduation cohort since The Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides education in medical knowledge and competencies needed by individuals to serve effectively as physician assistants who are mindful of the needs of underserved populations.
The Department prepares students to be clinicians who achieve professional standards and have enhanced critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and competency in evidence-based medicine. We foster an educational environment of mutual respect, personal growth, and professional advancement.
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