physician assistant - Master of Science

accredited by the ARC-PA

 

Program Mission

The mission of the Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program is to create a student-centered educational environment that engages individuals to become compassionate, competent physician assistants who possess the clinical skills to contribute positively to the dynamic health care needs of rural and underserved populations.

   

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program the PA graduate will be able to:

  • Practice compassionate primary care medicine sensitized to the particular health care needs of rural and underserved communities (Primary Care Provider).
  • Apply the principles of evidence-based medicine and critical thinking in clinical decision making (Critical Thinking).
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team (Communication).
  • Partner with supervising physicians and other professional colleagues to provide competent patient-centered care across the lifespan (Patient Care).
  • Utilize practice and systems-based analysis to insure patient safety and improve outcomes through continuous quality improvement (Safety/Quality).
  • Respond to the complexities of the dynamic healthcare system by practicing in a cost-effective and socially responsible manner (Leadership).
  • Commit to high ethical standards responsive to the needs of the profession, the individual and to society (Ethics/Community Leadership).
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Program highlights

Indiana State University's new program is highlighted by the opportunity to work closely with professionals in many areas of the medical field and includes such unique experiences as:

  • clinical sites available throughout central Indiana with options for distant sites possible in the future
  • interprofessional education opportunities with ISU's current programs in athletic training and nursing
  • interactions with students and faculty of the Indiana University School of Medicine-Terre Haute campus, and
    collaboration with the Rural Health Innovative Collaboration
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Program Structure

Who should become a Physician Assistant?

We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who want to serve their communities as primary care providers as part of a Physician / PA team.  Indiana State’s PA program is designed with evidence-based medicine and culturally sensitive provision of care as guiding principles.  We intend to attract and retain a diverse student body.  Although prior health care experience is preferred, it is not a requirement of admission.

NEWS About the Program

Physician assistant studies program launches [Read More]

Lab provides new experiences for physician assistant students [READ more]

The gross anatomy lab in the Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation helps train future health care providers by allowing them to explore the human body in a way no textbook or simulator can.

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