Program Competencies

Medical Knowledge

• MK1: Demonstrate knowledge from basic, clinical, and psychosocial sciences to evaluate and manage patients.

Interpersonal Skills

• IPS1: Use interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients.
• IPS2: Deliver patient-centered education to patients regarding their medical care.
• IPS3: Elicit an accurate and pertinent medical history.

Clinical and Technical Skills

• CTS1: Perform a detailed physical exam relevant to the medical history.
• CTS2: Demonstrate the ability to perform safe and effective clinical procedures common to physician assistant practice.

Professional Behaviors

• PROF1: Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the university and the PA profession.

Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities

• CRPS1: Order and interpret diagnostic studies to assist in the evaluation of patients.
• CRPS2: Formulate a differential diagnosis based upon history, physical exam, and diagnostic study findings.
• CRPS3: Create a personalized therapeutic treatment plan including pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
• CRPS4: Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based medicine to complete a Capstone Project.