PCOM offers a dynamic learning environment where students and educators constantly
interact and collaborate with one another. All full-time PA program faculty are, or have been, practicing physician assistants, and thus they bring a broad range
of perspectives and experience.
Starting early in their studies, PA students also benefit from extensive hands-on
experiences. They work with patient-actors who assume the roles of patients with specific
medical histories, train in modern medical facilities for clinical rotations, and
benefit from clinician-patient encounters in supervised clinical practice experiences.
As a result of all this training, our PA Studies program graduates are exceptionally
prepared and highly sought after. First-time pass rate for our graduates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam is
exceptionally high. Our graduates are so highly valued by employers that half pursue active job leads
before graduation.
How long is PCOM’s PA Studies program?
The first 14 months of the PA Studies program consists of classroom and laboratory
instruction, followed by 12 months of clinical preceptorships and clinically-related
content.
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