Physician Assistant Clerkship

9 credits · Graduate

Clerkship comprises the last full year of the two-year MPAS program. Clerkship or clinical rotations refers to the integrated learning experience that enables students to further develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to care for patients in a variety of clinical settings. This 48-week intensive clinical rotation schedule consists of eight core rotations (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Geriatrics) and two 4-week elective experience (student chosen specialty of interest). Students learn to practically apply the foundational knowledge acquired in year 1 program components (skilled clinician, professional competencies, and tutorial) to patient care and clinical settings. As clerks, students learn to integrate all aspects of patient care in hospital, community, and rural healthcare settings. RESTRICTIONS: Students enrolled in MPAS program