Â鶹ÉäÇø’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS) program is a great place for you to achieve your professional goal to practice as a licensed PA and serve others with your unique skill set. You will develop key professional competencies as you work toward achieving the program learning outcomes that will equip you with practice-ready knowledge, skills and behaviors that are patient-centered. The program's goals are inspired by a strong mission and vision to contribute to the advancement of the physician assistant profession through exemplar practice, life-long learning, and service within and across the healthcare system and the community. Student success is measured in many ways, but is also reflected in the program's PANCE results and program attrition rates.
Mission Statement
Â鶹ÉäÇø School of PA Medicine is driven by a passion to integrate loving Christ, serving others, and practicing excellent medicine to effectively engage human need.
We empower dedicated faculty and staff, incorporate innovative technology, and prepare students to care for diverse patient populations, lead clinically, and serve the Pacific Northwest while fostering national and global relationships.
Our Vision
To equip service-minded PAs who will impact the world through excellent, compassionate, Christ-centered healthcare.
Program Goals and Outcomes
The NU School of PA Medicine will have an annual NCCPA PANCE pass rate at or above the national average.
Benchmark: Achieve a PANCE first-time test-taker pass rate at or above the national average.
Recruit and admit PA applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Benchmarks:
At least 50% of matriculants in each cohort will meet the criteria below or self-identify as having a diverse background. The PA program considers many aspects of diversity, including economically disadvantaged, first-generation college students, non-native English speakers, and military affiliation.
- Economically disadvantaged
- First-generation college students
- English as a second language
- Military affiliation
- From Healthcare Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
Comparison to the PAEA Program Annual Report will be >= the national mean of the following areas:
- Male Gender
- Age
Prepare and deliver a comprehensive curriculum that properly equips students to provide competent, patient-centered care upon graduation.
Benchmarks:
- Average score on the graduate exit survey item regarding preparedness for entry into clinical practice will be above 4.5 (on a Likert scale of 6).
- First time pass rate of >90% of the cohort on the overall summative evaluation.
Acquire the knowledge and skills to provide cross-cultural medical care.
Benchmarks:
The average score on the graduate exit survey is 4.5 (Likert scale of 6) for the following items:
- Their education improved their ability to recognize healthcare disparities
- The program supported participation in caring for underserved populations.
- Annual faculty survey ratings on supporting cross-cultural medical care are greater than 4.5 (on a Likert scale of 6)
Values
Academic Excellence
As we seek wisdom, we will:
- Develop a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and skills
- Create opportunities for students to build character and develop resilience
- Incorporate innovative teaching strategies that promote the 21st century learning skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity
- Develop cultural intelligence
Empowered Engagement
A Christ-centered community will seek to:
- Celebrate diversity as an expression of the image of God and recognize the intrinsic worth and dignity of each individual by facilitating relationships and networks that value and reach out to welcome others in love.
- Serve and care for each other
- Protect the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of others
- Cultivate a culture of grace and truth that promotes humility and confidence, holding each other accountable in love
Faith Integration/Spiritual Vitality
As we explore our faith and spirituality, we seek to:
- Leverage moments of conflict, disappointment, or discipline to build character and courage to meet the challenges of our world
- Foster a heart for service to others
- Provide students with opportunities for fellowship, community and belonging
- Be conformed to the image of Christ
- Cultivate personal, spiritual, and relational growth
Questions about the PA program?
We would love to answer any questions about the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program that you may have.
Deanna Matzen
Admissions Coordinator
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