Physician Assistant Studies - PA Program
Welcome to the Dept. of Physician Assistant Studies
Established in 1996, the Physician Assistant Studies PA program at the University of South Alabama (USA) in Mobile, Alabama, is a Master’s Degree physician assistant program and is designed for the student who holds a baccalaureate degree in any field.
The USA physician assistant program provides the student with comprehensive medical knowledge, skills, and attitudes enabling them to engage in clinical practice, and is designed to prepare the student for a variety of clinical practice settings. The goals and objectives of the PA program are guided by the criteria set forth in the Essentials and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistant, as established by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Students in the physician assistant program are prepared for PA practice using a variety
of learning strategies, including, formal lectures, practical laboratory classes,
clinical education and clinical research. Graduates of the physician assistant program
develop advanced clinical problem solving skills, in addition to acquiring technical
proficiency in areas related to professional practice.
The PA program will host an information session on Friday, May 27, 2022, from 12-1pm
CST. This information session is designed to provide information about the program
and admissions process.
Register for the Zoom session at: pastudies@southalabama.edu
The USA Dept of PA Studies Class of 2020 hosts Craws for a Cause to raise money for The Learning Tree.
Physician Assistant School Class of 2020 Raises Money for Special Cause
We are so proud of the USA Physician Assistant School Class of 2020 for raising $9,919
for The Learning Tree!!! This year, the didactic class hosted Craws for a Cause, an
annual crawfish boil and silent auction, that allowed us to raise money for such a
special cause. Every year, the USA PA Program didactic class selects a philanthropy
then hosts a fundraiser to support the cause. The Learning Tree is a nonprofit organization
that provides services including residential housing and education for children and
adolescents with developmental disabilities, such as autism. Thank you to everyone
who supported us, whether it was by attending, buying a t-shirt, or sponsoring! It
all added up to an awesome amount for a great cause! When the check was presented,
we were lucky enough to have some Learning Tree students attend. What a way to kick
off the summer semester! Molly Addison
Philanthropy Chair
PA Studies Program
Class of 2020
Dept. of PA students may apply to complete a clinical rotation in Women's Health in Cusco, Peru.
Clinical Rotation Abroad
Students may apply to complete a clinical rotation in Women's Health in Cusco, Peru.
The University of South Alabama Physician Assistant School has partnered with a non-profit
organization, Friends of Cerviscusco, that is under the supervision of Dr. Daron Ferris.
During this rotation, students in the physician assistant program are immersed in
the Quechua culture and learn the practices of healthcare in a developing nation.
In addition, students are given time to adventure and sightsee around the country.
The University of South Alabama Physician Assistant School welcomes AHEC (Area Health Education Center).
USA Physician Assistant Program Welcomes AHEC
The University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Program welcomes AHEC (Area Health
Education Center). AHEC programs throughout the U.S. are designed to meet each state's
health and health workforce needs by providing educational programs in partnership
with academic institutions, healthcare agencies, and other organizations committed
to improving the health of the people in each state in which AHEC operates. AHEC educational programs and information services are targeted toward:
- Improving the distribution and retention of healthcare providers, with a special emphasis on primary care and prevention.
- Improving the diversity and cultural competence of the healthcare workforce in all health disciplines.
- Enhancing the quality of care and improving healthcare outcomes.
- Addressing the healthcare needs of underserved communities and populations.
Our physician assistant school has successfully partnered with AHEC in order to improve the health and quality of life for Alabamians in rural and medically underserved areas on the Gulf Coast and its northern counties.
We encourage you to read more about the Alabama AHEC.
Click to view the most recent Graduate Performance on Certification Exam Results (PANCE) as provided by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).