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College of Allied Health
Physician Assistant
1M+
student patient encounters
28
month PA training program
549
graduates
1st
PA program in Ark.

OUR MISSION

Developing caring physician assistants who practice competent, patient-centered primary care in diverse environments. Mission and Competencies
Mission and Competencies
Program History
ARC-PA, the accrediting body for the education of Physician Assistants, awarded the “Certificate of Accreditation” to Harding’s program in March of 2005.
Curriculum
The Physician Assistant Program leads to a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with 112 hours total (53 hours in the didactic phase and 59 hours in the clinical phase).
Visit Us
Our official building name is Henry & Grace Farrar Center for Health Sciences, and we are located at the corner of Dr. Jimmy Carr Dr. (Remington) and E. Park.
Patient Skills Center
The Patient Skills Center helps train PA students in physical exam techniques, patient communication, and clinical skills in a setting similar to that of a clinic and by using standardized patients who have been trained to portray patients with specific symptoms, conditions, or disease states.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is an independent accrediting body that evaluates and accredits PA educational programs in the United States. The ARC-PA is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Accreditation Status

Faculty Highlight

Mary Madill
Mary Madill, PA-C
Associate Professor
Chair and Program Director
Greg Mock
Greg Mock, MD
Associate Professor
Medical Director
Amanda Diles
Amanda Diles, PA-C
Associate Professor
Academic Director
Nicole Mount
Nicole Mount, PA-C
Associate Professor
Clinical Director
Mario Hofheinz
Mario Hofheinz, PA-C
Associate Professor
Director of Admissions
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Admission Updates

The Class of 2026 has started their classes and applicants are currently being interviewed for the Class of 2027!

Our current CASPA cycle opened April 25, 2024, and closes November 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. 

Contact Information


Physician Assistant
501-279-5642
PAprogram@harding.edu

Mailing address:
Harding University
Physician Assistant
HU 12231
Searcy, AR 72149-5615

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