ARC-PA 6th ed Standards A3.11d, A3.15; B1.01
For the curriculum overview, see MPAS100 Program Overview on Blackboard (Bb). Student assessments are formative and summative throughout all phases of the program, with a final summative exam before graduation.
Due to the intensity and high standards of the program, it is advisable that students remain prepared and focused throughout the curriculum. To meet with success, the following must be a primary focus of GWU PA students:
In an intense graduate medical education program, it is anticipated that students will quickly become independent learners, managing their time and multiple responsibilities to complete their coursework effectively. The student’s responsibility is to problem solve, question what they do not understand, and handle conflict with respect and maturity. When interacting with faculty and staff, students should do so with respect and use appropriate titles (e.g., Director, Professor, Doctor, Ms., and Mr.).
The first 16 months of the curriculum are based on course instruction provided at the Gardner-Webb University College of Health Sciences (CoHS). During these months, students will be learning virtually or in the classroom with a schedule that routinely includes multiple hours of class daily. The subsequent 12 months place students in supervised clinical practice experiences in diverse geographical areas with call-back days to campus.
