Fully licensed by the state of Connecticut, Quinnipiac's Physician Assistant Program leads to an MHS degree and provides the clinical and academic preparation needed for the diverse responsibilities undertaken by physician assistants. Quinnipiac is a member of the Association of Physician Assistant Programs and accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA). The program is ranked 11 out of 130 programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report.
In hospitals, private practices, clinics and health maintenance organizations, physician assistants take patient histories, perform routine diagnostic studies, assist in emergency medicine, monitor patient progress and manage therapeutic plans – all under the supervision of a physician. In recent years, the role and importance of the physician assistant have grown dramatically, and qualified PAs are among the most sought-after professionals in health care. Quinnipiac's 27-month program provides intensive course work in biology and the applied sciences and involves students in an extensive network of fieldwork experiences – including in hospitals, medical centers, extended-care facilities and nursing homes.
The physician assistant program at Quinnipiac is dedicated to the development of knowledgeable and skilled physician assistants who are committed to:
- Professionalism--Promoting professional and ethical healthcare practices.
- Leadership--Developing future leaders within the profession and the community.
- Community Outreach--Instilling the importance of active community involvement.
- Cultural Competence--Enhancing sensitivity to the social and cultural diversity in healthcare.
Our students learn and practice their skills in the new 180,000-square-foot School of Health Sciences building on our North Haven Campus, which opened in Fall 2009. With $3.5 million in cutting-edge equipment, the facility features 24 teaching laboratories, including an orthopedics lab, a rehabilitative sciences lab, a clinical skills lab, an intensive care unit, a health assessment lab, a physical exam suite, a physical diagnostics lab, a motion analysis lab and other special amenities that set it apart from other universities offering health sciences programs. Read more about the facility or watch a photo slideshow.
To Apply for Admission to the Physician Assistant Program:
Quinnipiac University's PA program participates with the Central Application Service for PA (CASPA). To apply go to www.caspaonline.org .
The deadline for a complete application is Sept. 1. (The PA program begins in late May/early June.) The application process does not require submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
For more information contact:
Graduate Health Sciences Admissions
Phone: 203-582-8672 or 1-800-462-1944
E-mail: paadmissions@quinnipiac.edu