Physician Assistant Program at Arcadia University
The mission of the Arcadia Physician Assistant Program is to successfully educate compassionate and highly qualified medical professionals who are patient-centered and lifelong learners. We are committed to diversity, global awareness, and invested in preparing our students to excel in professionalism, leadership, and service.
All students must complete the educational requirements for Arcadia’s PA Program in order to satisfy any professional licensure or certification requirements in Pennsylvania and other states, districts, and territories of the U.S. Our graduates can sit for PA National Certification Examination administered by the NCCPA.
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Mission
The mission of the Arcadia Physician Assistant Program is to successfully educate compassionate and highly qualified medical professionals who are patient-centered and lifelong learners. We are committed to diversity, global awareness, and invested in preparing our students to excel in professionalism, leadership, and service.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OAEDI) mission is to help lead the creation of equitable and inclusive learning and the development of a working community in which every person can thrive; to amplify the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI); and to spearhead the University’s Combating Anti-Black Racism (CABR) efforts. You can read the University’s latest CABR report here.
Program Core Values
Commitment to RESPECT
Create an environment where everyone feels safe, heard, valued, and welcomed. This is fostered by being kind, active listening, welcoming diverse perspectives appreciating each other’s skills, experiences, and opinions.
Commitment to COMMUNICATION
Achieved by keeping everyone in the loop. This is accomplished by seeking clarity, welcoming discussions, responding in a timely manner, confirming understanding, and disseminating information broadly.
Commitment to INTEGRITY
Strive for honest and ethical actions. This is achieved by doing the right thing – even if it’s hard, being fearless, treating others how they want to be treated, and being consistent with actions and words.
Commitment to UNITY
Accomplished by working together to support each other. This is accomplished by being approachable, providing mentorship, cheering each other on, helping each other, and giving grace to each other.
Commitment to ACCOUNTABILITY
Attained by fulfilling commitments and accepting responsibility. This is successful through commitment to excellence, meeting deadlines, learning from mistakes, and leading by examples.
Program Goals and Outcomes
The goal of the PA profession is to cultivate trusted, rigorously educated, and trained healthcare professionals. PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice.
