Idaho state university physician assistant program

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The course description is a brief summary of the purpose of the course and the topics covered. Any requisite courses are listed and could include the following:. If the course can be applied towards a General Education Objective, the applicable Objective is listed.

To assist with your academic planning, courses in the Undergraduate Catalog are designated according to the semester they are usually offered. Unanticipated faculty vacancies and academic program changes may affect future course scheduling.

Therefore, students should always contact the academic department to verify future course offerings, especially when specific courses are needed for graduation. The following letters which appear after the course descriptions indicate the anticipated course scheduling:. How to Read Course Descriptions.

Assigned on the basis of interest, preparation, and faculty availability. Participation in this course in no way influences opportunity to be accepted into the PA Program. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. PAS Experimental Course: semester hours.

The content of this course is not described in the catalog. Title and number of credits are announced in the Class Schedule. Experimental courses may be offered no more than three times with the same title and content. May be repeated. Emphasizes use of current research evidence in medical decision-making, a practice known as evidence-based medicine. Topics include critical analysis of the medical literature, biostatistics, and application of EBM to patient care.

PAS Clinical Assessment: 6 semester hours. Provides an introduction to medical interviewing and techniques for performing and recording a complete medical history and physical examination. PAS Pharmacology: 2 semester hours. An introduction to foundational concepts of therapeutic pharmacology, with emphasis on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This course, along with others, has been integrated by the program as a whole in order to present a comprehensive medical education to the PA student with the goal of presenting all NCCPA blueprint material in addition to other information we feel is important.

This integration helps students achieve a broad competence so that they graduate with the ability to provide a wide range of care to patients. This approach is in keeping with our mission of preparing competent and ethical PAs who provide high quality primary care to underserved populations. Additionally, it accomplishes the mission of ISU as a designated educator of health professions in Idaho.

It covers allergies and immunodeficiency and autoimmune disorders in general terms as well as transplantation. It goes over laboratory and allergy testing concepts and the pathophysiology of allergy. It delves into ENT medical conditions that may be faced by a physician assistant in general practice or in the emergency room.

It deals with physical exam skills specific to the head, ears, eyes, nose, throat and neck. It addresses ophthalmologic conditions specific to the eye as well as systemic conditions affecting the eye along with emergent problems and the appropriate care.

Lectures, laboratory practicum, problem-based learning, small group discussions, research methods, evidence-based medicine, and service learning are integrated to provide an immersion experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases commonly encountered in primary care medicine. PAS Endocrinology Module: 2 semester hours.

PAS Renal Module: 2 semester hours. PAS Pulmonary Module: 3 semester hours. PAS Cardiology Module: 4 semester hours. PAS Gastroenterology Module: 4 semester hours. PAS Dermatology Module: 2 semester hours. PAS Rheumatology Module: 2 semester hours.

PAS Orthopedics Module: 2 semester hours. PAS Psychiatry Module: 3 semester hours. PAS Genitourinary Module: 4 semester hours. PAS Neurology Module: 2 semester hours. PAS Pediatrics Module: 2 semester hours. PAS Geriatrics Module: 1 semester hour. PAS Surgery Module: 2 semester hours. PAS Comprehensive Evaluation: 1 semester hour. An end-of-didactic-year comprehensive evaluation of the physician assistant student's knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behavior.

The student must receive a grade of satisfactory in order to progress to the clinical year of the program. Supervised clinical practicum in medical practice settings.

Supervised clinical practicum in primary care or specialty care in medical practice settings. May also include assignments and objective examinations. Graded by letter grades. There are three Capstone Assessment courses in the second year of the PA program. Together they represent a comprehensive assessment of the students. Additionally, students are required to complete a project under the direction of the PA program faculty. A personal statement is a written description of your achievements, interests, and motivations as part of an application to a graduate program.

For more information see the Personal Statement Guide. Letters of recommendation are an essential part of your application. Most programs will require letters of recommendation, however the program will determine the type and number, check with the individual programs for letter requirements.

Some common recommended letters will come from a science professor, a health professional who directly observed you, and a personal reference. For more information, see the Letters of Recommendation Guide. Consult your pre-health advisor if you have any further questions.

Before applying, ensure that you are researching schools and making sure they your needs and wants. Applying to dental school can be reduced down to these essential steps:. The GRE is the test required for admission into physician assistant programs. The GRE is administered throughout the year. Register to take the GRE and receive test scores days after.

Check with programs to determine what is a competitive score. The same primary application will be sent to all schools you apply to. Take your time, and submit as early as you can. Most students take a few weeks to complete an application. Your application should include your GRE score, transcripts, extracurriculars, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

Most schools will send out secondary applications. These applications should be completed within one month, and often require at least one additional essay. Some schools send out secondary applications to every student, and some schools screen applicants before sending out secondary applications.

Secondary applications also typically have a fee attached. This is a good time to prioritize applications. You are not obligated to complete a secondary application. Programs may invite you to interview with them. This often indicates you are an applicant of interest, and they want to get to know you better. Many physician assistant programs hold interview days, where they bring in a group of applicants for the whole day to participate in a variety of activities related to the program and your application.

For more information, see the Interview Guide. Pre-Physician Assistant Recommended Courses. Extracurricular Tracker. Personal Statement Guide. Letters of Recommendation Guide.