Become a Preceptor | Mentor Harding PA Students

About the Harding University Physician Assistant Program

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

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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.

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