成人快手

Curriculum and Academic Credit

The 成人快手 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS) Program is a rigorous 24-month curriculum centered around preparing compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care on interprofessional teams. This curriculum is aligned with ARC-PA 6th Ed. Standards to ensure both quality education and training by emphasizing academic excellence, clinical competency, and ethical practice.  

Over the course of six semesters, learners will take part in a curriculum consisting of 96 credit hours and is structured into two twelve-month phases: the didactic and the clinical. 

The didactic phase contains courses in which all learners are physically on campus for content delivery. Courses are primarily delivered in person by faculty, with occasional online and hybrid sessions to accommodate content experts. This phase’s curriculum is centered on learning the organ systems and receiving practical training through history and physical exams, as well as basic and advanced procedures (e.g., suturing, casting, intubation), mental health first aid, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.  

The clinical phase consists of nine rotations, including seven core rotations required by ARC-PA, and two electives in specialties such as dermatology, geriatrics, plastic surgery, etc. Each four-week rotation includes Objective Structured Clinical Experiences (OSCEs) and End-of-Rotation (EOR) exams, which emphasize learner competency in various healthcare settings. Additionally, learners will complete two clinical seminars on campus in Kansas. This phase will be primarily conducted in person, with the exception of the psychiatry rotation, which may be conducted via telemedicine. Prospective and enrolled learners are not required or permitted to solicit or negotiate an affiliation with a Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) site. 

This structured and mission-driven approach ensures that 成人快手 PA graduates emerge as compassionate, competent, and adaptable healthcare leaders ready to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the broader field of medicine, while being prepared for NCCPA PANCE and professional practice. 

The PA Program’s cohort of 2027-2028 will have mandatory orientation via Zoom December 14, 2026 through December 16, 2026. January 7, 2027 and January 8, 2027 will be mandatory for in-person advising meetings and mock exam. Classes will begin January 11, 2027.         

Course Number: 

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The didactic phase contains courses in which all learners are physically on campus for content delivery. Courses are primarily delivered by faculty in person, with occasional online and hybrid sessions to accommodate content experts. 

Term I (January 11 – March 5) 

PAS 7001 

Anatomy and Physiology with Lab I 

2 

In-Person 

PAS 7101 

Clinical Medicine I 

4 

In-Person 

PAS 7201 

Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I 

1 

In-Person 

PAS 7301 

History and Physical with Lab I 

2 

In-Person 

PAS 7401 

PA Professional Practice I 

1 

In-Person 

PAS 7500 

Clinical Science (Microbiology and Genetics) 

2 

Online 

Total Credit Term Hours: 

12  

Term II (March 8 – April 30) 

PAS 7002 

Anatomy and Physiology with Lab II 

2 

In-Person 

PAS 7102 

Clinical Medicine II 

4 

In-Person 

PAS 7202 

Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics II 

1 

In-Person 

PAS 7302 

History and Physical with Lab II 

2 

In-Person 

PAS 7402 

PA Professional Practice II 

1 

In-Person 

Total Credit Term Hours: 

10 

Term III (May 3 – June 25) 

PAS 7003 

Anatomy and Physiology with Lab III 

2 

In-Person 

PAS 7103 

Clinical Medicine III 

4 

In-Person 

PAS 7203 

Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics III 

1 

In-Person 

PAS 7303 

History and Physical with Lab III 

2 

In-Person 

PAS 7403 

PA Professional Practice III 

1 

In-Person 

Total Credit Term Hours: 

10 

Term IV (June 28 – August 20) 
PAS 7004

Anatomy and Physiology with Lab IV

 2 In-Person
PAS 7600

Evidence-Based Medicine

 1 TBD
PAS 7104

Clinical Medicine IV

 4 In-Person
PAS 7204

Pharmacology and
Pharmacotherapeutics IV

 1 In-Person
PAS 7304

History and Physical with Lab IV

 2 In-Person
PAS 7404

PA Professional Practice IV

 1 In-Person

Total Credit Term Hours:

 11

Term V (August 23 - October 15) 
PAS 7005

Anatomy and Physiology with Lab V

 2 In-Person
PAS 7700

Clinical Seminar I

 1 In-Person
PAS 7105

Clinical Medicine V

 5 In-Person
PAS 7205

Pharmacology and
Pharmacotherapeutics V

 1 In-Person
PAS 7305

History and Physical with Lab V

 2 In-Person
PAS 7405

PA Professional Practice V

 1 In-Person

Total Credit Term Hours:

 12

Term VI (October 18 - December 10) 
PAS 7701

Psychiatry (Behavioral and Mental Health
Care)

 2 In-Person
PAS 7702

Geriatric Medicine

 1 In-Person
PAS 7703

Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

 2 In-Person
PAS 7704

Emergency Medicine and Infectious
Disease

 2 In-Person
PAS 7705

Surgery

 1 In-Person
PAS 7800

Clinical Skills and Procedures

 2 In-Person
PAS 7900

Clinical Integration

 2 In-Person

Total Credit Term Hours:

 12

Total Credit Hours of Didactic Phase:

 67

 

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Rotations may not be in this order as rotations will be assigned based on availability, location, and educational needs.

Rotation 1 (January 17 – February 11)
PAS 8000

Emergency Medicine

 7 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Week (February 14 – February 18)

Rotation 2 (February 21 – March 17)
PAS 8001

Family Medicine

 7 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Week (March 20 – March 24)

Rotation 3 (March 27 – April 21)
PAS 8002

Internal Medicine

 8 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Week (April 24 – April 28)

Rotation 4 (May 1 – May 26)
PAS 8003

Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

8

 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Week (May 29 – June 2)

Rotation 5 (June 5 – June 30)
PAS 8004

Psychiatry

 9 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Week (July 3 – July 7)

Rotation 6 (July 10 – August 4)
PAS 8005

Surgery

 9 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Week (August 7 to August 11)

Rotation 7 (August 14 – September 8)
PAS 8006

Women’s Health

 10 3 In-Person

*End-of-Rotation Week (September 11 – September 15)
PAS 8100

Clinical Seminar II (Summative Evaluation)

 10 1 In-Person

Rotation 8 (September 18 – October 13)
PAS 8007

Elective I

 11 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Week (October 16 – October 20)

Rotation 9 (October 23 – November 17)
PAS 8008

Elective II

 11 3 In-Person

End-of-Rotation Days (November 20 – November 21)

PANCE Board Review (November 27 – November 30)
PAS 8200

Clinical Seminar III

 12 1 In-Person

Total Credit Hours of Clinical Phase:

 29

Each PA Program learner will work collaboratively within a team to complete a capstone research project. This project aims to deepen understanding of public health priorities in Kansas and develop actionable solutions. Each group will complete and present a capstone project focused on a priority area identified in the State of Kansas Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, wherein they summarize their findings and recommendations.

The Ottawa PA Program uses various software and programs to deliver our curriculum and testing. As such, all students will need a laptop. Technology is continually evolving. The OU PA Program does not create nor control the technical requirements of our outside vendors. It is required that your choice of electronic device be able to fully function with the software of the testing programs used in the OU PA Program. 

 
In general,  

  • Laptops should be less than 2 years old.  
  • Running Windows 11 or up-to-date with MacOS.  
  • Have adequate RAM to run software quickly.  
  • Have external storage or cloud-based storage for storing instructional materials.  

For testing, the following  CANNOT BE USED: 

  • An iPad,  
  • Touch screen device,  
  • Chromebook,  
  • Android device,  
  • Linux operating system  

Please see the following links for specific requirements for some of the software used within the PA program:  

  • Exam Soft: The program used for testing within the didactic year. 
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  • Surpass Platform: Program used for End of Rotation exams in the clinical year.  
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  • Kahoot! 
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