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Campbell University Physician Assistant Program

Campbell University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program provides graduate clinical education in a Christian environment in the tradition of faith, learning, and service. Principles of medical science and professional ethical standards inform the…

Address: Office of admAAssionPO Box 1090Buies Creek, NC 27506

Web: http://www.campbell.edu/cphs/academic-programs/pa-progra

D’youville College Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the D’Youville College Physician Assistant Department is to prepare exemplary clinicians with the highest ethical standards, who will be leaders in the PA profession.

Address: 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201

Web: http://www.dyc.edu/academics/pa/

Elon University Physician Assistant Program

Elon PA students learn to care for the whole patient – body, mind and spirit. The primary care-focused program employs a holistic approach to healthcare with an emphasis on: medical knowledge, interpersonal communication skills, patient care,…

Address: Elon University 2750 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244

Web: http://www.elon.edu/pa

Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program

Web: http://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/gradstudies/programs_of_study/master_physician_assistant.htm

The mission of the Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program is to graduate competent and compassionate physician assistants who possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide high quality, patient-oriented primary…

Address: Franklin Pierce University 24 Airport Road West Lebanon, NH 3784

Gannon University Physician Assistant Program

Web: http://www.gannon.edu/academic-departments/physician-assistant-department/

The Gannon University Physician Assistant Program strives to provide a stimulating learning environment, highly qualified and motivated faculty, as well as modern facilities that offer Physician Assistant students the opportunity to become well…

Address: Gannon University 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541

Harding University Physician Assistant Program

Developing caring physician assistants who practice competent, patient-centered primary care in diverse environments.

Address: Harding University 915 E. Market HU 12231 Searcy, AR 72149

Web: http://www.harding.edu/paprogram

Idaho State University Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the Idaho State Physician Assistant program is to train PAs through service-oriented, multimodal, innovative learning. Graduates from ISU’s PA Program will be highly competent, compassionate health care providers dedicated to…

Address: Idaho State University 921 S. 8th Avenue Stop 8253 Pocatello, ID 83209

Web: http://www.isu.edu/PAprog/

Keiser University Physician Assistant Program

Web: http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant/

Keiser University is a regionally accredited private career university that provides educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and online delivery formats. The main campus…

Address: Keiser University 1500 NW 49th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program

The PA program at LMU-DCOM offers graduate level professional education for students who desire to become Physician Assistants. The program provides the academic and clinical training needed to practice as a competent, reliable extender of the…

Address: Lincoln Memorial 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN 37752

Web: http://www.lmunet.edu/academics/schools/debusk-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/pa

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Carolinas Healthcare System Urology PA Residency

Carolinas Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variable Post-Graduate Acute Care Fellowship Program The post-graduate acute care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop the knowledge base to perform procedures and life-saving interventions in various high acuity patient populations and situations. The fellowship concentrates on typical difficulties with transition to practice, and prepares the ACP to perform in a specialized acute care setting while developing foundational specialty-specific skills and knowledge. Eight inpatient specialties available: Urology Medical critical care (ACNPs or PAs only) Acute care surgery (ACNPs or PAs only) Cardiology Carolinas Hospitalist Group Palliative Care Emergency Medicine (PAs, ENP, or dual certification as FNP/ACNP) Cardiothoracic Surgery (ACNPs or PAs only) Other specialty tracks are being developed. Acute care fellows experience: Nine-month mentored clinical rotation within their specialty choice Three-month standardizedd critical care curriculum Two to three months of ICU or elective clinical rotation Weekly specialty didactics

Acute Care Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

Carolinas Healthcare System Family Medicine PA Residency

Carolina Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variable Center for Advanced Practice Fellowship The Advanced Clinical Practitioner fellowship at Carolinas HealthCare System provides exposure to an array of complex disease processes and patient populations in acute, primary and urgent care settings. With focus on developed competence and confidence, this transition-to-practice program prepares the advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) to deliver superior patient care while in a protected learning environment. The one year, post-graduate fellowship programs are appropriate for new nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistant (PA) graduates, as well as advanced clinical practitioners wishing to change disciplines or career paths . The programs have semi-annual start dates in April and October. Goals of the Fellowship: Allows both NPs and PAs to demonstrate improved clinical outcomes while obtaining the clinical knowledge and expertise needed to practice at the top of license. Serves as an immersion in specific specialty competencies to prepare these ACP for critical thinking above the level received in their formal education. Serves to expand the ACP’s knowledge of evidenced-based practice, basic research techniques, guideline development and quality improvement initiatives. Overall, the fellowship prepares the ACP to be a well-rounded provider, leader and resource within the healthcare team. […]

Family Medicine Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

Carolinas Healthcare System Hospitalist PA Residency

Carolinas Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variable Center for Advanced Practice Fellowship The Advanced Clinical Practitioner fellowship at Carolinas HealthCare System provides exposure to an array of complex disease processes and patient populations in acute, primary and urgent care settings. With a focus on developed competence and confidence, this transition-to-practice program prepares the advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) to deliver superior patient care while in a protected learning environment. The one year, post-graduate fellowship programs are appropriate for new nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistant (PA) graduates, as well as advanced clinical practitioners wishing to change disciplines or career paths. The programs have semi-annual start dates in April and October. Goals of the Fellowship: Allows both NPs and PAs to demonstrate improved clinical outcomes while obtaining the clinical knowledge and expertise needed to practice at the top of license. Serves as an immersion in specific specialty competencies to prepare these ACP for critical thinking above the level received in their formal education. Serves to expand the ACP’s knowledge of evidenced-based practice, basic research techniques, guideline development and quality improvement initiatives. Overall, the fellowship prepares the ACP to be a well-rounded provider, leader, and resource within the healthcare team. […]

Hospitalist Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

Winthrop University Hospital Critical Care/Trauma PA Residency

Winthrop University Hospital Mineola, NY 12 months 1 Student Physician Assistant Postgraduate Residency Message from Program Director Winthrop University Hospital, a 593 bed teaching hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University School of Medicine, is pleased to offer the well qualified Physician Assistant a post-graduate opportunity in the growing field of surgical critical care. The twelve month, rigorous program has been designed to provide the Physician Assistant the advanced knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide an evidence based approach to the management and care of patients with critical illness and injury. Critical care medicine is practiced using a multidisciplinary team approach consisting of board certified Critical Care Intensivists, Attending Physicians and a well seasoned team of Physician Assistants in the fields of Cardiothoracic, General, Trauma and Neurosurgery. Combined with the knowledge and experience of Critical Care Nurses, Respiratory and Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Social Workers, the educational experience will be truly interdisciplinary and well-rounded. Formal lectures and small group discussions will set the foundation for broad based learning and clinical insight, while hands-on procedural training will provide the technical skills necessary to practice with competence and confidence in the field of surgical critical care. The standards of care embedded at […]

Critical Care and Trauma Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Critical Care/Trauma PA Residency

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Raleigh, NC 12 months 3 Surgical Physician Assistant Residency Expert Training for Tomorrow’s Critical Care Specialists A postgraduate residency is a wonderful way to attain additional training and skills. At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, evidence-based practices for our patients. Participants in the Postgraduate Residency Program receive the intense clinical and didactic training necessary to gain proficiency and marketability in the areas of trauma, critical care, general and orthopaedic surgery. Program Mission & Vision The WakeMed Health & Hospitals Physician Assistant Residency Program is dedicated to innovation and the future of medicine by creating proficient and dedicated physician assistants capable of administering exceptional patient care. We strive to remain at the forefront of PA education by providing licensed physician assistants with the knowledge and technical skills required to excel in the surgical subspecialties. Program Faculty & Curriculum Our Physician Assistant Residency Program faculty includes board-certified trauma and critical care surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Participants will also train with a diverse health care team including surgical residents and interns from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Didactic Curriculum Didactic curriculum is offered in a variety […]

Critical Care and Trauma Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

Mayo Clinic Arizona Critical Care/Trauma PA Residency

Mayo Clinic Arizona Phoenix, AZ 12 months 1 students Physician Assistant Fellowship, Hospital Internal Medicine (Arizona) Program description Mayo School of Health Sciences offers a 12-month postgraduate Physician Assistant Fellowship in Hospital Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. The program trains highly qualified graduate physician assistants (PAs) to become skilled, compassionate and efficient hospital-based PAs. The curriculum contains diverse didactic instruction and direct patient care clinical experience, embedded in the foundation of Mayo Clinic: excellence in patient care, education and research. This program provides the graduate PA with the training needed to provide the utmost quality of care to hospitalized patients. The program accepts a total of three PA fellows each year, one fellow per track: Traditional Hospitalist Track Hematology/Oncology Track Critical Care Medicine Track The academic year runs from the first Tuesday in October through September. The fellowship curriculum is designed in a diverse format that accommodates all learner types. It is based upon the physician “Core Competencies” from the Society of Hospital Medicine. Fellows complete various medical specialty rotations that are two to four weeks in duration. The curriculum includes formal didactic instruction, journal club and case review, and project-based learning through hands-on experience. […]

Critical Care and Trauma Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Critical Care/Trauma PA Residency

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ypsilanti, MI 12 months 1Student Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency for Physician Assistant (CTPA) Program Description & History Established in 2000, the residency program is a 12-month didactic and clinical training program for licensed, board-certified PAs who wish to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery. It expands upon the basic training of the PA in diagnosis and management of conditions common to cardiothoracic patients. The PA resident participates in all phases of care of the cardiothoracic surgical patient including assisting in the operating room. The program is designed to provide the graduate physician assistant with opportunity to obtain advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery. Faculty Vice Chair, Department of Surgery: Manak Sood, MD Medical Director: Andrew L. Pruitt, MD Program Director: Scott A. Rogers, PA-C Education Coordinator: Heather Schwall, PA-C Institutional Affiliations St. Joseph Mercy Hospital is a 581-bed, award-winning academic teaching hospital and tertiary care center providing specialized care not typically available at community hospitals. Located near Ann Arbor, Michigan, it is one of several large teaching institutions in the suburban Detroit area, participating in the education of PA students, medical students and physician residents. SJMH-AA is a premiere center for cardiac surgery, having been designated as a 3-star program […]

Critical Care and Trauma Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

Mercer-Piedmont Heart Cardiology PA Residency

Mercer-Piedmont Heart Atlanta, GA 12 months 2 Students Mercer-Piedmont Heart Physician Assistant Residency in Advanced Cardiology About the Program The Mercer-Piedmont Heart Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Residency in Advanced Cardiology is a collaborative effort between the Mercer University Physician Assistant Program and Piedmont Heart. Residents will participate in the admission and consultation of cardiac patients to the intensive care units. Responsibilities will include rounding on nights, weekdays, and weekends. Residents will rotate through cardiac subspecialties including, but not limited to, general and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiothoracic surgery. The residents will acquire skills necessary to contribute to the management of advanced cardiac disease pathophysiologies, such as cardiogenic shock, advanced coronary disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease. Additionally, residents will work with experts in advanced imaging techniques such as echocardiography, and cardiac MR/CT. There will be ongoing opportunities to obtain Category I CME throughout the year. Mercer-Piedmont Heart PA Residency is one of the first Advanced Cardiology post-graduate PA Residencies of its kind. Mission Statement To educate certified Physician Assistants in evaluating and managing critically ill patients requiring advanced cardiology therapies, through a multidisciplinary team approach. Important Deadlines Application is due by: April 1, 2015 Selection/Notification date: May 2015 […]

Cardiology Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

Carolinas Healthcare System Center Acute Care Medicine PA Residency

Carolinas Healthcare System Center Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 students Post-Graduate Acute Care Fellowship Program The post-graduate acute care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop the knowledge base to perform procedures and life-saving interventions in various high acuity patient populations and situations. The fellowship concentrates on typical difficulties with transition to practice, and prepares the ACP to perform in a specialized acute care setting while developing foundational specialty-specific skills and knowledge. Eight inpatient specialties available: Urology Medical critical care (ACNPs or PAs only) Acute care surgery (ACNPs or PAs only) Cardiology Carolinas Hospitalist Group Palliative Care Emergency Medicine (PAs, ENP, or dual certification as FNP/ACNP) Cardiothoracic Surgery (ACNPs or PAs only) Other specialty tracks are being developed. Acute care fellows experience: Nine-month mentored clinical rotation within their specialty choice Three-month standardizedd critical care curriculum Two to three months of ICU or elective clinical rotation Weekly specialty didactics

Acute Care Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

University of Kentucky PA Neonatology Residency

The residency is an intensive 12 month training program and takes 2-3 PAs per year. We have been preparing PAs for a career in Neonatology since 2005, and 100% of our graduates have been employed in a NICU upon completion of the program.

Neonatology Postgraduate PA Residency Programs

UT Southwestern Medical Center Urology PA Residency

UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX 12 months 1 Student Physician Assistant Postgraduate Residency Program The Physician Assistant Postgraduate Urology Residency Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center prepares a physician assistant (PA) interested in urology for a productive career. Our program emphasizes all clinical, research, and teaching aspects of urology so that the trainee completing our program has the ability to independently function as a urology physician assistant. Program Strengths Close PA-M.D. mentoring relationship with urology faculty Well-established didactic program (weekly pre-operative conference, M&M conference, monthly journal club, weekly grand rounds, and attendance at national and specialty meetings) Vast and diverse exposure to the field of urology, including access to the emergency room and inpatient activities at both UT Southwestern University Hospitals, in addition to first assist training in a wide variety of robotic urologic surgical procedures The program is conducted at both Zale Lipshy University Hospital and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital — as well as the James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center on the South Campus. Training Details Our one-year training program is divided into two sections: The first section (four to six months) is spent learning about the main subspecialty areas of urology by rotating for four to six […]

Postgraduate PA Residency Programs Urology

Carilion Clinic Urgent Care and Rural Health Urgent Care PA Residency

Carilion Clinic Urgent Care and Rural Health Daleville, VA 12 months Advanced ACP Fellowship in Urgent Care and Rural Health Program Description The Carilion Clinic Department of Family and Community Medicine would like to offer a post-graduate Advanced Practice Fellowship Program for Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Urgent Care and Rural Health. This unique, intensive program will build upon the strength of our highly successful PA and NP practice already in place, combined with the largest and most effective family practice and urgent care practice in southwest Virginia. The fellowship will be a complement to the Urgent Care and Rural Health program, as NP and PA fellows will benefit from didactic and clinical experiences that mirror family medicine physician residency training. Graduates of this one-year fellowship program will possess substantial skills, knowledge, and competencies required in the fields of urgent care, family medicine and rural health as the PA and NP professions continue to be ranked among the fastest growing career opportunities. Salary and Benefits ACP fellows are considered full-time employees of Carilion Clinic and, as such, will be eligible for full medical, dental and disability benefits. Fellows earn an annual salary of $52,000 as well as a […]

Postgraduate PA Residency Programs Urgent Care

Carolinas Healthcare System Urgent Care PA Residency

Carolinas Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variab Post-Graduate Urgent Care Fellowship Program The post-graduate urgent care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop the knowledge base to perform patient care for acute and chronic illness, as well as injuries, in an outpatient setting, while establishing skill sets for efficiency of practice and management of patient flow with utilization of appropriate resources. The fellowship concentrates on the delivery of care in a variety of fast paced office environments. Urgent care (FNPs and PAs only) Pediatric urgent care (PNPs and PAs only)

Postgraduate PA Residency Programs Urgent Care

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Surgery PA Residency

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA 12 months 2 student UPMC Advanced Practice Provider Surgery Residency Program The UPMC Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Surgery Residency Program leads certified advanced practice providers to enhance medical knowledge, critical thinking, procedural, and surgical assisting skills. The 12-month training program accepts two students per year. The APP Surgery Residency curriculum is a combination of: Didactic training Clinical rotations It will allow you to provide world class clinical care on any surgery service and help meet the on-going demand for advanced practice providers.

University of Florida Surgery PA Residency

University of Florida Gainesville, FL 12 months 4 Students Program Information The PA Surgical Residency Program is an intensive 12-month program, available to four residents per year, administered by the UF department of surgery. Clinical duties are performed at UF Health Shands Hospital. OUR AIM: Our program provides an educational and nurturing environment to educate and enable physician assistants in providing care for the most complex surgical patients. We aim to help physician assistants develop keen judgment and technical abilities in different aspects of surgery, thus increasing their confidence in their chosen specialty. Additionally, PA residents will obtain clinical and didactic knowledge that would take years of on-the-job training to obtain, thus opening avenues of more professional opportunities to them with increasing autonomy and responsibility. OUR MISSION: Our program is dedicated to innovation and the future of medicine by creating proficient and dedicated physician assistants capable of administering exceptional patient care in the surgical environment at a high volume tertiary care referral center. Clinical Rotations: Residents will rotate on the following clinical services for six to seven weeks: Acute Care Surgery and Burns Cardiothoracic Surgery General Surgery x2 Pediatric Surgery Surgical ICU Transplant Surgery Vascular Surgery Elective Rotation (choose from Plastic […]

Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery Surgery PA Residency

Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery Houston, TX 12 months 6 Students Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship Providing advanced pediatric surgical training to physician assistants The Pediatric Surgery Fellowship for Physician Assistants is the first of its kind in the country to offer a 12-month didactic and clinical pediatric training program to physician assistants. Our fellowship ensures a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a full spectrum of pediatric surgical subspecialties, and to become a leader in all areas of pediatric surgery. Surgical subspecialties include: congenital heart surgery, general pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, trauma, urology, and an innovative new addition, surgical hospitalist. The one-year program includes 10 months of clinical pediatric surgical subspecialty experience and one month of basic laboratory research. Each participating fellow then elects one surgical division to focus on during the final month of the program. Training will be provided in clinics, on the surgical floors and in the operating room and will involve pre-, intra- and post-operative care. The program is led by Dr. Larry Hollier, chief of plastic surgery, Ryan Krasnosky, PA-C, fellowship program director and director of surgical advanced practice providers, Kristen Daniels, PA-C, academic program director and Jenna Solice, […]

Norwalk Hospital/Yale Surgery PA Residency

Norwalk Hospital/Yale Norwalk, CT 12 months 12 Student Residency and Fellowship Programs At Norwalk Hospital, it’s our honor and a privilege to train new doctors who will continue our tradition of academic excellence and caring for our community. Overseen by Dr. Jonathan M. Fine and with our highly regarded physicians and affiliation with Yale University School of Medicine, our residency and fellowship programs provide high-quality clinical training to support the development of competent, caring medical professionals. Program Information The program’s focus is in-depth education reinforced by hands-on experience. Residents divide their year between Norwalk Hospital and Yale School of Medicine. The program is designed so that the curriculum at one institution effectively complements the other. PA curriculum: Comprehensive daily lecture series Hands-on instruction Workshops Didactic sessions at Yale School of Medicine Animal surgery lab Cadaver lab Weekly/monthly conferences Journal Club Case presentations Multidisciplinary rounds Medical writing Medical ethics Clinical instruction and patient care responsibilities in general and multi-specialty surgery to include: Thoracic and vascular Colorectal Genitourinary Orthopaedic Plastic/reconstructive surgery Neurosurgery Trauma Otolaryngology OB-GYN Trauma and acute care surgery SICU Minimally invasive surgery Bariatric surgery Academic Program Norwalk Hospital’s academic program offers a comprehensive curriculum through a structured year-long series of […]

Montefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Medicine Surgery PA Residency

Montefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY 14.5 months 5 Students Postgraduate Residency for Physician Assistants in Surgery Montefiore’s Physician Assistant residency is the oldest postgraduate residency program in the country. In 1971, just six years after the Physician Assistant profession was founded, Montefiore became the first hospital to include PA’s as house officers on inpatient surgical services. Those PA’s quickly became an integral part of the surgical team at Montefiore and their clinical experience was formalized into a 12 month residency in general surgery and surgical specialties. In 1978, a pre-internship didactic phase was added in order to provide a firm scientific foundation for the clinical phase of the program. The current residency is still structured in this way, that is, with a classroom based educational program followed by clinical rotations. Our program attracts both new graduates wanting a broad and intense experience in acute care patient management, as well as PA’s in practice who desire to redirect their careers or to acquire new specialty skills. Our Program Celebrates 40 Years Why a Residency in Surgery? At Montefiore you will obtain the three elements required to make a PA stand out and above his or her […]

Johns Hopkins Hospital Surgery PA Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD 12 months Up to 11 Students Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program Postgraduate Surgical Residency for Physician Assistants The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Surgery Postgraduate Surgical Residency is a 12-month program involving all aspects of patient care. Jennie McKown, MSHS, PA-C, is the director. The JHH Postgraduate Surgical Residency for Physician Assistants earned ARC-PA accreditation in March 2008.

Hartford Healthcare Surgery PA Residency

Hartford Healthcare Hartford, CT 12 months 2 to 4 Students PA Surgical-Critical Care Residency The goal of the Hartford HealthCare PA Surgical-Critical Care Residency Program is to provide an intensive postgraduate 12-month surgical and critical care training experience for the physician’s assistant. This broad and vigorous postgraduate advanced practitioner (AP) experience will allow the resident to gain rapid professional growth in surgical critical care, the operating room, daily rounds, and inpatient care. The AP is expected to be part of the learning and decision making involved in all facets of the peri-operative and critical care management of the patient. Simulation training, weekly conferences, and daily rounds are integral to the learning objectives and goals.

Duke University Medical Center Surgery PA Residency

Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY 12 months 2 Student Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program The physician assistant surgical residency is an intensive 13-month program administered by the department of surgery at Duke University Medical Center. PA surgical residents are members of the surgical team and are involved in preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative patient care. The PA residency is designed to provide both advanced didactic education (one month) and a focused, surgical clinical experience (12 months) so that trainees and graduates will have the skills to provide high quality perioperative patient care. Learn more about our curriculum. The PA residency is attractive both for new PA program graduates who are planning a surgical career and for practicing physician assistants who wish to redirect their careers toward one of the surgical specialties or enhance their knowledge and skills through post-graduate education. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate will be awarded from Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Department of Surgery. Accreditation Status The Duke University PA Surgical Residency Program has been awarded full accreditation by the ARC-PA as of September 10, 2008. Physician Assistant Training at Duke The PA profession originated at Duke in the mid 1960s. Dr. […]

Bassett Healthcare Surgery PA Residency

Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY 12 months 2 Student Surgical Postgraduate Physician Assistant Program General Description This program was developed in 2005 by surgical physician assistants in multiple subspecialties to train PA’s in surgery to have a well-rounded background in general and specialty areas of surgery. The program is run by physician assistants and attending physicians at Bassett Medical Center including a regional network of four affiliate hospitals and 28 community health centers serving an eight-county region in central New York. PA’s spend most of their time in Cooperstown, N.Y. at The Mary Imogene Bassett hospital, a 180-bed acute care, and inpatient teaching facility. Bassett has physician residencies in General Surgery, Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Transitional Year. Currently, over 20 physician assistants practice within the Department of Surgery, including all of the subspecialties. The post graduate training program is 12-months in duration, with didactic and clinical portions ongoing throughout the year. PA’s will participate in grand rounds, surgical case presentation, surgical subspecialty conference, surgeon-in-chief rounds, Morbidity and Mortality conference, Trauma conference and complete selected readings and/or attend conferences specific to each subspecialty rotation. The PA will be encouraged to be a self-motivated, lifelong learner. PA’s rotate through General Surgery, ICU/Cardiac […]