Oath, Mission, Values and Goals

Physician Assistant Professional Oath

  • I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication:
  • I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare, and dignity of all human beings.
  • I will uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
  • I will recognize and promote the value of diversity.
  • I will treat equally all persons who seek my care.
  • I will hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine.
  • I will assess my personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve my medical practice.
  • I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine.
  • I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients.
  • I will use my knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community.
  • I will respect my professional relationship with the physician.
  • I will share and expand knowledge within the profession.

…These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor.

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Mission, Values, and Goals

ARC-PA 6th ed Standards A2.05a, B1.01a

Department of PA Studies Mission Statement

Develop knowledgeable and caring PAs who practice competent patient-centered primary care with a focus on underserved populations.

Department of PA Studies Values

The values of the GWU PA Studies program reflect a commitment to respect, ethical behavior, and integrity in personal and professional service that are established upon the foundation of Christian values and faith, in agreement with the Gardner-Webb University mission.

Department of PA Studies Goals*

  1. Recruit, admit, and educate highly qualified applicants capable of successfully completing the Gardner-Webb University Department of PA Studies program.
  2. Deliver a diverse curriculum that prepares students for entry-level clinical practice.
  3. Engage in service to medically underserved populations.
  4. Strive to achieve and maintain PANCE pass rates equivalent to or exceeding the national average.

*Outcomes related to each goal can be found on our PA program webpage.