PA Curriculum
First Year-Fall Semester 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Clinical Anatomy | 4 |
| Physiology I | 3 |
| Pharmacology I | 2 |
| Clinical Medicine I | 2 |
| Patient Interviewing | 2 |
First Year-Spring Semester 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Physiology II | 3 |
| Preventive Medicine | 2 |
| Physical Diagnosis | 2 |
| Pharmacology II | 2 |
| Clinical Medicine II | 4 |
| History of the Profession | 1 |
First Year-Summer Semester 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Clinical Correlation | 2 |
| Cross-Cultural Competencies in Counseling | 2 |
| Clinical Medicine III | 3 |
| Integrative Medicine | 4 |
| Technical Skills | 2 |
| Medical Spanish | 1 |
Second Year-Fall Semester 4, Second Year-Spring Semester 5, Second Year-Summer Semester 6
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 2 |
| Research Methods | 5 |
| Health, Law & Economics | 2 |
| Internal Medicine Clerkship | 3 |
| Primary Care Clerkship | 3 |
| Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship | 3 |
| Psychiatry Clerkship | 3 |
| Geriatrics Clerkship | 3 |
| Critical Care Clerkship | 3 |
| Elective Clerkship | 3 |
Third Year-Fall Semester 7
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Emergency medicine Clerkship | 3 |
| Surgery Clerkship | 3 |
| Pediatrics Clerkship | 3 |
Curriculum Total Credits
| Curriculum Total Credits | 80 |
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What are the grading standards at the PA Program?
The PA Program follows the grading standards used by The CUNY School of Medicine. Only letter grades are recorded on the transcript.
CUNY School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, MPAS Degree
| Symbol | Explanation | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A | Excellent | 4.0 |
| B | Good | 3.0 |
| C | Satisfactory | 2.0 |
| F | Failure | 0 |
| INC | Incomplete | — |
| FIN | Incomplete Converted to Failure | 0 |
| W | Withdrew | — |
| WU | Withdrew Unofficially | 0 |
Transfer Credits
Courses taken at other campuses or universities are not accepted for credit toward the degree in MPAS and are excluded from GPA.
Method of GPA Calculations
The GPA is calculated only from credits earned at The CUNY School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program. This average is obtained by dividing the total number of quality points by the respective total of graduate credits completed at The CUNY School of Medicine PA Program.
GoodStanding
Students must obtain a minimum cumulative grade point average GPA of 3.0 for eligibility for conferral of a Masters in Physician Assistant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I waive out of or challenge a course?
No. All Students must successfully complete all published required courses, even if the course has been taken in another P.A. Program or in medical school.
What are some examples of elective rotations offered to students?
Some examples of elective rotations include: Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma, Burn Center, Breast Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Interventional Cardiology and Oncological Surgery.
Can I solicit my own clinical sites or preceptors?
No, students are not allowed to solicit clinical sites. The Program is responsible for all the affiliation agreements with the clinical sites. Students are not required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors.