New Cohort Begins Every Fall | Credits 125 | Program Length 28 Months | Format In-person, Full Time
Program Policies
Explore our Physician Associate Medicine Policy page for clear guidelines and regulations governing our program. It is your go-to reference for understanding structure, expectations, and requirements, ensuring excellence in healthcare education and practice.
Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine Policies for Prospective Students
Below is a curated list of policies, each with a direct link to its detailed webpage. Prospective students must review and understand these policies.
| Standard | Policy |
| A 3.03
|
Policy: Soliciting clinical sites |
| A 3.12a
|
ARC-PA accreditation status – Bottom of Page |
| A 3.12b
|
Evidence in effectiveness in meeting goals |
| A 3.12c
|
Current Annual PANCE Exam Performance Summary Report Last 5 Years report provided by NCCPANCCPA Certification (A3.12c)NCCPA PANCE first-time pass rate (A3.12c) |
| A 3.12d
|
Required curricular components |
| A 3.12e
|
Academic credit offered by program |
| A 3.12f
|
Estimates of cost (tuition/fees) |
| A 3.12g
|
Program required competencies |
| A 3.12h | Services and resources related to distant campus – DOES NOT APPLY |
| A 3.12i
|
Student Attrition Information |
| A 3.13a
|
Admissions practices favoring individuals/groups
Special Consideration: Favor for Specified Individuals or Group (A3.13a) |
| A 3.13b
|
Admissions requirements (education/experience)
Admissions Requirements (A3.13b,d) Prerequisite Coursework (A3.13 b,d) |
| A 3.13c
|
Practices for advanced placement |
| A 3.13d
|
Admissions requirements (academic standards) |
| A 3.13e
|
Technical standards |
Accreditation (A3.12a, D1.02c)
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Palm Beach Atlantic Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-palm-beach-atlantic-university/.