Master's Project

During the final month of the program, students will return to campus to present their Master's Project.  The Physician Assistant Master's Project is designed to provide the physician assistant student with the opportunity to gain further information on a selected medical topic. Using skills and information gained through the didactic phase of the physician assistant curriculum, especially topics included in the Research and Epidemiological Principles course, students define a topic and research method that will be used to complete the project. The project and course will conclude with a properly written work using formatting and style standards set by the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as an oral presentation of the project to the PA faculty, students and University community. Key lectures will be presented prior to the rotation year.  Students are encouraged to choose master's projects that will be helpful to a patient population.

 

Comprehensive Exams

During the final month, students will also take comprehensive exams.  These exams are designed to prepare graduates for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), which is required to practice as a PA.