446 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physician Assistant 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 At its September 2022 meeting, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) extended Accreditation—Probation status for the Nova Southeastern University—Jacksonville Physician Assistant Program, sponsored by Nova Southeastern University—Jacksonville until its next review in June 2024. Probation accreditation is a temporary accreditation status initially of not less than two years. However, that period may be extended by the ARC-PA for up to an additional two years if the ARC-PA finds that the program is making substantial progress toward meeting all applicable standards but requires additional time to come into full compliance. Probation accreditation status is granted, at the sole discretion of the ARC-PA, when a program holding an accreditation status of Accreditation—Provisional or Accreditation—Continued does not, in the judgment of the ARC-PA, meet the Standards or when the capability of the program to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students is threatened. Once placed on probation, a program that fails to comply with accreditation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the ARC-PA, may be scheduled for a focused site visit and is subject to having its accreditation withdrawn. Specific questions regarding the program and its plans should be directed to the program director and/or the appropriate institutional official(s). The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-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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