Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Curriculum

The Rocky Vista University (RVU) Physician Assistant (PA) Program curriculum is adapted from a competency-based model. This model is based on a system of medical education that focuses on outcomes. The curricular design, implementation, assessment of students, and evaluation of the program utilizes an organizing framework of competencies.

The PA Program is a 27-month curriculum developed and implemented under the authority of the Provost following approval by the PA Program Curriculum Committee and the RVU Institutional Curriculum Committee. The PA Program website contains details of the curriculum.

Year II - Semester I (Fall)

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Year II - Semester II (Spring)

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Year II - Semester III (Summer)

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Year III - Semester I (Fall)

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
122