The Physician Assistant Program of Quinnipiac
University embodies the University's commitment to three important
values: excellence in education, a sensitivity to students,
and a spirit of community. The university as a whole strives
to prepare graduates who manifest critical and creative thinking,
effective communication skills, informed value judgments, and
who possess an educational foundation for continued growth and
development in a changing world of diverse cultures and people.
The Physician Assistant program is a manifestation of one of
the special missions of the University to 'tprovide opportunity
for an integrated liberal and technical education" that
will enable students to prepare for and advance in their professional
careers and to make responsible decisions in a society that
increasingly demands understanding of the humanities, the social
and natural sciences and technology.
Specifically the Physician Assistant
Program at Quinnipiac University is committed to:
1. The
development of well-educated and skilled primary care physician
assistants who contribute to the provision of quality health
care to all individuals in a variety of clinical settings
2. Providing
the didactic and clinical education in the basic and behavioral
sciences and medical disciplines necessary to produce competent
health care providers.
3. The
development of physician assistants who can critically evaluate
medical literature through thorough understanding of research
methodologies thus enhancing their ability to deliver quality
medical care.
4. Enhancing
appreciation for social and cultural effects on the delivery
of health care through exposure to a variety of clinical settings
serving multi-ethnic communities.
5. Equipping
the students with an understanding of health care policies and
systems to enhance their leadership qualities in community and
professional endeavors.
