Physician Associate Medicine, M.M.S. Program Curriculum

The University's PA Program is 24 months in length. The program requires a full-time commitment to instruction and engagement in learning activities. The program is comprised of 2 phases, both 12 months in duration. You must successfully complete each phase to move onto the next phase. You must successfully complete all 6 semesters, earning 98 credits to be eligible for graduation.

Didactic Phase (12 months)

Semester I

  • PHAS 6040 Clinical Medicine I (5 Credits)
  • PHAS 6050 Pharmacology I (3 Credits)
  • PHAS 6000 Applied Medical Science (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6001 Clinical Anatomy & Physiology (3 Credits)
  • PHAS 6030 Clinical Assessment I (3 Credits)
  • PHAS 6010 Diagnostic Methods I (1 Credits)
  • PHAS 6020 Professional Issues (2 Credits)

Total Semester I Hours: 19 Credits

Semester II

  • PHAS 6041 Clinical Medicine II (6 Credits)
  • PHAS 6051 Pharmacology II (3 Credits)
  • PHAS 6031 Clinical Assessment II (3 Credits)
  • PHAS 6011 Diagnostic Methods II  (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6021 Systems-Based Practice (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6022 Person-Centered Care (2 Credits)
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Total Semester II Hours: 18 Credits

Semester III

  • PHAS 6042 Clinical Medicine III (6 Credits)
  • PHAS 6052 Pharmacology III (3 Credits) 
  • PHAS 6032 Clinical Assessment III (3 Credits)
  • PHAS 6012 Diagnostic Methods III (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6060 Specialty Medicine (4 Credits) 
  • PHAS 6065 Evidence-Based Medicine (1 Credit) 

Total Semester III Hours: 19 Credits

Total Didactic Phase Hours: 56 Credits


Clinical Phase (12 months)

Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences
(7 core required rotations and 1 elective)

  • PHAS 6071 Family (Ambulatory) Medicine (4 Credits)
  • PHAS 6072 Pediatric Medicine (4 Credits)
  • PHAS 6073 Women’s Health (4 Credits)
  • PHAS 6074 Internal Medicine (4 Credits)
  • PHAS 6075 Behavioral Medicine (4 Credits)
  • PHAS 6076 Surgical Medicine (4 Credits)
  • PHAS 6077 Emergency Medicine (4 Credits)
  • PHAS 6078 Elective Practicum (1) (4 Credits)

Semester IV

  • PHAS 6800 Physician Associate Competencies I (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6810 Integrating Seminar I (1 Credit)
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Semester V

  • PHAS 6801 Physician Associate Competencies II (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6811 Integrating Seminar II (1 Credit) 

Semester IV

  • PHAS 6802 Physician Associate Competencies III (2 Credits)
  • PHAS 6888 Capstone Seminar (2 Credits)

Total Hours of Clinical Phase: 42 Credits

Total Hours in Program: 98 Credits