The mission of the PA program is to develop caring physician assistants who practice competent, patient-centered primary care in diverse environments.
- Established in 2005 as the first PA program in the state of Arkansas
- Program maintains ARC-PA accreditation
- Students from all over the country are represented in the PA program
- A focus of the program is improving medical care in underserved areas
PRECEPTOR INTEREST FORM
PA Training Highlights
- 28-month Physician Assistant training program, including a 12-month didactic phase and a 16-month clinical phase
- During the didactic phase, the students receive training in many subjects, including physical exam skills, technical procedures, diagnostic testing interpretation, clinical medicine, medical documentation, cultural competency, and BLS & ACLS training
- Students participate in high-fidelity manikin and standardized patient simulations
Required Rotations | 6 weeks in length
- Primary Care I
- Primary Care II
- General Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Mental Health
- Internal Medicine
- Elective I **
- Elective II **
- Preceptorship **
**Examples include Cardiology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Interventional Radiology, Rheumatology, Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine, Urgent Care, Women's Health or a repeat of any of the required rotations.
