MASTERS OF SCIENCE Physician Assistant Studies

The LTU PA Program is a two-year program and results in the award of a Master's of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) degree upon successful completion. The program focuses on patient-centered care. Compassion towards all patients across the lifespan is paramount to your success. A culture of humility will be present throughout, with a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion of our patients, colleagues and community. You will learn to address barriers to providing optimal care related to personal bias, vulnerable and special populations. The ethical care of patients will be foundational to the program curriculum. The commitment to interprofessional collaboration will allow for a deeper understanding of the healthcare team which leads to better outcomes and more cost-effective and patient-centered care.

One of the teaching methods employed in our program is the flipped classroom, where students are given the opportunity to preview key concepts in advance so that class time can be spent on problem-solving and in-depth exploration of the content. This approach significantly enhances learning as compared to a more traditional lecture-only approach and transforms the classroom into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where your professors can guide you in applying concepts and engaging creatively in the subject matter.

*Student rotation schedule may differ from displayed sample curriculum.

Clinical rotations are located in the greater Detroit area, surrounding regions, and underserved areas with preceptors that are dedicated to upholding the LTU PA Program’s Mission and Vision. Your clinical experiences will encompass both outpatient and hospital settings, all arranged by the LTU PA Program.

End of Rotation days "EOR-days"

Each rotation will be 5 weeks. Students will spend on average 4 weeks and 2 days at the clinical site and the last three days of every rotation will be spent on campus or at the SIM lab. You will take an EOR (End Of Rotation) exam for all core rotations. You will spend the last three days of every rotation “EOR-days” having review sessions in both clinical medicine and physical exam skills as preparation for the PANCE, learning topics related to your future practice, covering other didactic year topics in greater depth and having the opportunities to practice skills you will potentially be utilizing during your next rotation. There will be professional topics such as CV building and interview strategies. There will also be an opportunity to meet with your advisor, participate in stress management and group activities in these three days. Your repeat PACKRAT and summative exams will give you insight into your PANCE preparedness and will also be part of this time during your summer semester.