Master of Physician Associate Studies
Introduction
Master of Physician Associate Studies is a Masters program taught at St. Ambrose University, USA. Intake: June. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (29-month program) options.
The Master of Physician Associate Studies program at St. Ambrose University prepares students for compassionate healthcare provision with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. Students learn to gather histories, perform physical examinations, order tests, and diagnose and treat illness, along with communication skills, medical writing, clinical decision-making, and pharmacotherapy knowledge.
The program requires 124 credits and is delivered through on-campus classes as a cohort program. It includes a 29-month program structure with 12 clinical rotations and simulation experiences using standardized patients. The program also includes elective rotations: eight discipline-specific rotations and 4 elective options, plus certification in Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support.
Modules
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Communication in Medicine I
- Medicine I
- Pharmacotherapy I
- Clinical Skills I
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Physician Associate Studies at St. Ambrose University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by St. Ambrose University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Ambrose University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Physician Associate Studies.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Submit all materials through the CASPA centralized application service.
- Send all official transcripts to CASPA using the CASPA transcript request form. Applicants with coursework or a degree from a college or university outside the United States must submit an official evaluation from World Education Services.
- Provide 3 letters of recommendation.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www.sau.edu/academic-programs/masters/health-sciences/mpas/
More Information
- Physician assistants
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.