Faulkner University
Mission Statement
As part of Faulkner University's commitment to Christian services, this new master's program in physician assistant studies provides a nurturing environment for our students while increasing access to quality medical care in our community.Our systems focused curriculum presents medical knowledge, technical skills, and clinical experience in a clinically relevant manner so that you are not just learning information, but becoming a physician assistant. As a member of Faulkner's developing College of Health Sciences, you will collaborate with students from other disciplines and experience the optimal team practice approach that is central to the PA Practice.
State
Alabama
City
Montgomery
Address
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
Email
kwerner@faulkner.edu
Contact No
334-386-7450
Program Highlights
Accreditation
Probation
Tuition In-State
$96,300
Tuition Out-of-State
$96,300
Degree Offered
Master (MS-PAS)
Start Month
August
Program Length (months)
28
Class Capacity
50
Application
Application Deadline
December 01 2024
Supplemental Fee $
$75
Special Characteristics
Anatomy
Non-cadaver
Academic Requirements
Overall GPA Requirement
3.0
Prerequisite GPA Requirement
3.0
Required Standardized Testing
GRE or MCAT
GRE School Code
5028
Coursework Notes:
The prerequisite courses are minimums and must be completed at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or at an institution outside of the US with proven US equivalency, within 10 years of matriculation.
Applicants may have up to 9 credit hours (or 3 courses) in progress at the time of application. All prerequisite courses must be completed by June prior to starting the program in August.
Non-academic Requirements
PA Shadowing Hours (Required)
40
Patient Care Experience Hours (Required)
100
Seat Deposit ($)
$1,000
Recent Class Statistics
Most Recent PANCE Pass (%)
89
Most Recent Attrition Rate (%)
6.1
Curriculum Structure
Didactic Length (months)
15
Clinical Length (months)
12
Mandatory Rotations
6
Elective Rotations
3
Graduation Project
Capstone Project
Unique Program Features
Applicants may enhance their application by meeting any of the below conditions:- Missional alignment with Faulkner University- Faulkner Legacy Student: defined as a student graduating from Faulkner University of having strong ties to the University through family relationships- Excellence in both Cumulative and Prerequisite coursework GPA- Completion of additional coursework (Immunology, Genetics, Health Education, Pathophysiology, Biochemistry, Physics, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry) that would enhance performance in the PA Program [Max of 3 courses will be considered for application enhancement]- Additional Patient Care and Shadowing Hours over and above the minimum (documented in CASPA)- Volunteer Hours (minimum of 100 hours for enhancement, documented in CASPA)- Military Service- Advanced Degree in Health Related Studies (example Masters in Public Health)- Leadership Experience in a service area related to the healthcare profession- The Program seeks to promote a cohort of students from varied backgrounds and experiences in order to foster a learning environment that prepares PAs to address the needs of a diverse society.Interprofessional Education: There will be opportunities to learn with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology students during the program.Facilities: Faulkner has an agreement with a 20,000 sq. ft. simulation center, Baptist Health institute for Patient Safety and Medical Simulation, for students to practice with various health-related scenarios.