Vision, Mission, Competencies, Goals and Outcomes
Master of Physician Assistant Studies—Accelerated
Program Vision
Our students, alumni and faculty will be leaders through their commitment to providing high quality healthcare to all patients through innovative clinical education that promotes clinical competence, professionalism, community involvement, leadership and life-long learning.
Program Mission
The program educates and inspires the future generation of Physician Assistants to become compassionate clinicians who demonstrate professionalism; practice collaborative, evidence-based medicine and advocate for patients and their communities.
Program Defined Competencies
Each student is expected to meet all program defined competencies required for entry level PA practice:
Medical Knowledge
- Demonstrate evidence-based medical knowledge needed to care for patients
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills with patients
- Demonstrate medical documentation of patient information
Clinical Skills
- Perform a history and physical exam on patients
- Interpret diagnostic studies performed in general clinical practice
- Interpret laboratory results performed in general clinical practice
Technical Skills
- Perform procedures conducted in general clinical practice
Professional Behaviors
- Demonstrate respectful and professional interactions with patients
Clinical Reasoning & Problem-Solving Abilities
- Develop a differential diagnosis based on a patient's presenting concern
- Develop a therapeutic management plan based on the assessment of the patient
Program Goals
By the completion of the MPAS Manchester/Worcester Program, the program will:
- Prepare entry-level physician assistants who have a broad base of fundamental knowledge and skills to be competent, general, advanced care practitioners.
- Prepare entry-level physician assistants who communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all members of the interprofessional healthcare team including patients and their caregivers while promoting patient-centered care.
- Prepare entry-level physician assistants who educate patients on health, disease and prevention.
- Prepare entry-level physician assistants who demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
- Promote and support student leadership opportunities and community outreach.
- Graduate marketable, entry-level Physician Assistants