Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physician Assistant 433 Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville About the Program The Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville offers an innovative program that lasts 27 months. Upon successful completion of study, students will be awarded the Master of Medical Science Degree in Physician Assistant. The curriculum includes rigorous instruction in basic science subjects, followed by clinical medicine, physical diagnosis, clinical laboratory medicine, clinical pathophysiology, clinical procedures and surgical skills, electrocardiography, pharmacology, radiology, and others. Students also take courses that include health care law and ethics, epidemiology and biostatistics, research methodology, and cultural issues in health care. During the clinical year of study, the student participates in clinical rotations. These rotations include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and prenatal care, emergency medicine, behavioral medicine, and surgery, all complemented by two elective rotations. NSU graduates are prepared to work in many clinical areas, both in primary care and specialty medicine. Accreditation The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation—Continued status to the Nova Southeastern University—Jacksonville Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Nova Southeastern University. Accreditation— Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2026. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditationhistory-nova-se-university-jacksonville/. Vision Statement To be recognized as a preeminent PA education program, which offers student-centered education that produces compassionate and competent health care providers Mission Statement To prepare physician assistant students to provide high-quality, patient-centered care Core Values: DICE Diversity Integrity Community Excellence Undergraduate/Physician Assistant Dual Admission Program—Jacksonville Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences has established an articulation agreement with Florida State College of Jacksonville for a select number of highly motivated, qualified students interested in pursuing professional studies in the Physician Assistant Program. Applicants must be enrolled in, and graduate from, the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program to be eligible for dual admissions. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 grade point average during the undergraduate years and achieve acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The students will apply for admission to NSU’s PA—Jacksonville program via CASPA. The CASPA application, supplemental application, and GRE scores must be received by NSU’s Office of Admissions by the posted deadlines. Personal interviews are offered to the most qualified applicants to assess interpersonal and communications skills, maturity, altruistic attitude, and commitment to the PA profession. There is no guarantee of automatic admission to the PA program. For more information and requirements, contact • F lorida State College of Jacksonville 501 West State Street, Office 401H Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 632-3388
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