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Physician Assistant
- 90 Credits
- School of Health and Natural Sciences
- Bronx
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Physician Assistant Overview
The Physician Assistant program educates students to become highly-educated and qualified physician assistants. Physician assistants are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision.
Our curriculum focuses on the advanced study of medicine and public health, along with the principles of community and population-based research, ending with a presentation of a capstone project based on participation in a community-based research initiative.
We prepare students to pass the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination. Graduates of our program are educated to practice in any field of medicine they choose.
Career Opportunities
Physician Assistants can be found in general medical and surgical hospitals, public or private practices, outpatient care centers, health maintenance organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities, and professional schools. The Physician Assistant Studies Program at ºÚÁÏÍø will prepare you for a worthwhile and fulfilling career in medicine.
Graduates of the ºÚÁÏÍø PA Program are employed in some of the best hospital centers in and around the Tri-State area within the following medical specialties:
- Outpatient medicine or primary care
- Emergency Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- General surgery
- OB/GYN
- Neonatology
Others are employed in hospital-based medicine, critical care, urology, pain management, rehabilitation medicine, breast surgery, oncology, pediatrics, addictive medicine, dermatology and interventional radiology.
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The Mercy Advantage
- State-of-the-art clinical facilities
- 12,000 sq ft simulation labs in Dobbs Ferry, with more dedicated lab space in the Bronx
- Mobile health van community outreach
- Complete 7 core six-week clinical rotations, 1 primary care clinical rotation, and one three-week elective rotation
- Participate in international medical missions
- National accreditation from ARC-PA
Find a Community of Support Inside and Outside the Classroom
At Mercy, we offer plenty of support and resources to help you with anything from navigating your graduate course load to finding shadowing and other opportunities.
Our faculty members are happy to talk through any questions or challenges you're having. This hands-on approach allows our professors to create deeper relationships with all students. Instead of just having an instructor, you'll have a mentor who can offer you guidance and support.
In addition to your professors, you'll have a PACT Mentor who can answer any questions or just be a friendly face on campus. Check in with your PACT Mentor on a regular basis or as-needed — the choice is yours! Your PACT Mentor is there to help make your time at Mercy the best it can be.
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Take a Tour of the PA Program
Our Physician Assistant students spend a lot of time on the Bronx campus. Take a tour of their facilities including the learning spaces and labs.
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Supporting Understanding of Human Anatomy
Students' understanding of human anatomy is supported by the Anatomage tables located at both the Bronx and Dobbs Ferry campuses. This virtual format supplements the students' lecture and human cadaver labs and is available for individual and small group study sessions. Hear from PA students about their experience.
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Interprofessional Education in Simulation Labs
Students from various health professions work with a simulated patient (a student actor from the University) in one of the simulation labs. These interprofessional experiences help students learn about other professions’ roles and responsibilities, values and ethics, and teamwork. These simulated experiences prepare them for their real-world clinical experiences.