{"id":10120,"date":"2026-05-07T13:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/pharmacy-health\/?page_id=10120"},"modified":"2026-06-04T09:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:01:54","slug":"student-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/student-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">PA Handbook Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/matriculation-preparation-admitted-students\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Matriculation Preparation for Admitted Students<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/university-services\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">University Services<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/student-support\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Student Support<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/registration-attendance-leaves\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Registration, Attendance, and Leaves<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/curriculum\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/professionalism\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Professionalism<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/didactic-year\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Didactic Year (MPAS-1)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/clinical-year\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Clinical Year (MPAS-2)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/other-information\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Other Information<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/contact-information\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Contact Information<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/appendices\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Appendices and Forms<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/safety\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Safety<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/archived-butler-pa-program-handbook\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Archived Butler PA Program Handbook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-desktop-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-content-block-toggle-more-label=\"More links\" data-content-block-toggle-less-label=\"Hide links\">More links<\/button><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-support\">Student Support<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tAcademic advising\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All students will be paired with a PA faculty member who will serve as their advisor throughout the PA program. Students will meet with their advisor at least one time each semester. During orientation, advisors will provide contact information and instructions for scheduling appointments. The advisor is the first point of contact for any concern that a student might face that is not otherwise addressed by the faculty of record in a particular course. As advisors, faculty members advise; they do not make decisions for students. Faculty members are primarily academic advisors, but they also are available to assist with any problem, which even remotely affects academic progress. They may not have all the answers, but they will help find the right people who do have the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The student is responsible for ensuring they have the correct requirements for graduation. Academic advisors do not counsel students on medical, personal, or mental health issues; rather, they will refer students to campus resources available through the University Counseling and Consultation services for assistance. As advisors, faculty members are available anytime during the school year, not just during class registration periods. If a student\u2019s academic advisor is unavailable and the student has an emergent issue that needs immediate attention, he or she should contact the Program Director or the Office of Student Success or the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for assistance. In instances where advisors will be on a prolonged leave (medical leave, parental leave, sabbatical, etc.), students will temporarily be assigned another academic advisor.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tCHP Office of Student Success\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Student Affairs will assist PA students with many issues, including policy clarification, support as a confidential student advocate, class officers and elections, Health Sciences Student Assembly (HSSA), college awards, and obtaining space in CHP lower concourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Butler University PA Program is committed to the holistic well-being of every student. A range of support services is available to students year-round through the University and the program. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these services upon entry into the program and to seek support proactively, rather than waiting until a challenge becomes a crisis. Faculty and staff are available to help connect students with the appropriate resources at any time.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tAcademic accommodations and Student Disability Services\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PA Program is committed to fostering an equitable and supportive learning environment for all students. Butler&#8217;s Student Disability Services (SDS) partners with the program to facilitate individualized, equitable access to learning environments for students with documented disabilities or diagnoses, including but not limited to hearing loss, visual impairment, learning disabilities, attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mobility impairments, chronic medical conditions, and psychiatric or emotional disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students are strongly encouraged to register with SDS prior to starting the program, rather than waiting until academic difficulties arise. The registration process requires completion of an interest form, submission of supporting documentation, and an individual meeting with an SDS staff member to determine eligible accommodations. Once registered, students retain full control over whether and when to activate their accommodations on a course-by-course or exam-by-exam basis. Registration does not obligate a student to use accommodations; it ensures that support is available without delay should circumstances require it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to begin the registration process, students may visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/student-disability-services\/\">Butler SDS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tStudent success coaching\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academic-services\/student-success-center\/learning\/academic-success\/student-success-coaching\/\">Academic student success coaching<\/a> and student success workshops are available through the Student Success Center.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tCounseling and Consultation Services\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butler\u2019s Counseling and Consultation Services offer a variety of mental health resources to aid current students. Access information is available through the links below. Students may also be referred by Counseling and Consultation Services to resources outside the University and will be responsible for paying the costs incurred for services and treatment provided through outside agencies.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tCrisis services\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person\u2019s behavior puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others and\/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or function effectively in the community. If you or someone you are concerned about is in crisis, more information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/counseling-services\/crisis-services\/\">Crisis Services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tTherapy and counseling services\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CCS provides the following services to help students address a variety of mental health concerns: individual and couple counseling, group counseling, animal-assisted therapy, psychiatric services, and alcohol and other drug services. More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/counseling-services\/services\/\">information about the services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/counseling-services\/schedule-appointment\/\">scheduling of appointments<\/a> are available through their website. Drop-in and teletherapy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/mental-health\">services<\/a> are also available.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tOther mental health\/well-being resources\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free to Butler University Students: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/mental-health\/calm\/\">Calm Meditation app<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/account.v2.togetherall.com\/register?_gl=1%2Al0qnpb%2A_gcl_au%2ANTgxMzczMjY0LjE3NTQ0Mjc4ODk.%2A_ga%2AMTEwOTk5Mjc4MC4xNzU0NDI3ODkw%2A_ga_EE7BXEVX60%2AczE3NTQ0Mjc4ODkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTQ0Mjc4OTEkajYwJGwwJGgw\">Togetherall<\/a> (24\/7 anonymous online support community monitored by licensed clinicians), <a href=\"https:\/\/wayhaven.app\/welcome\">Wayhaven<\/a> (AI well-being coach), <a href=\"https:\/\/butlersga.org\/uber\">Uber transportation<\/a> to clinics and emergency facilities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/counseling-services\/unwind-relaxation-room\/\">UNWIND<\/a> (bookable relaxation space), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/compass-center\/\">the Compass Center<\/a> (spiritual and vocational exploration and guidance).<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tStudent concerns and grievances\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-concerns\">Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may have feedback or concerns about various educational issues. The MPAS program has a duty and obligation to listen and respond. Issues associated with individual course content, policies, or grading should be directed to the course instructor\/coordinator. For all concerns that extend beyond a course, use the following flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/07140858\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"See the &quot;Flowchart Image Description&quot; section below the image for a text version of the flowchart that outlines the reporting structure for concerns from students about various topics.\" class=\"wp-image-10182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/07140858\/Picture1.png 780w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/07140858\/Picture1-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/07140858\/Picture1-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flowchart-image-description\">Flowchart image description<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The above image depicts the chain of communication for student concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First area &#8211; Student Organization Concerns &#8211; Student Organizations\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, Organization\u2019s Faculty Advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third, Dean of COPHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second area &#8211; Course of Concerns &#8211; Content Policies and Grading\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual Concern\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, Course Instructor\/Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, Program Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third, Department Chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth, Associate Dean of Academic\/Administrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fifth, Dean of COPHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple Student Concern\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, Class Officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, Program Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third, Department Chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth, Associate Dean of Academic\/Administrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fifth, Dean of COPHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third area &#8211; Program Concerns &#8211; Curriculum or Academic Issues\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, Program Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, Associate Dean of Academic\/Administrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third, Dean of COPHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth Area &#8211; Non-Academic Concerns &#8211; Non-academic college policies, professionalism, University policy, or college student issues\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, Assistant of Student Affairs or Associate Dean of Academic\/Administrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, Dean of COPHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fifth area &#8211; Advisor\/Faculty Concerns &#8211; The student&#8217;s advisor or other faculty member\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, Faculty Member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, Department Chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third, Dean of COPHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Box at the bottom of the image reads: &#8220;Important Note: Any student concern related to being treated differently than their peers, should be reported to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs or Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. In some cases, student concerns may not follow this path directly. If you are unsure who to contact, reach out to your faculty advisor first.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grievances\">Grievances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butler University is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of inappropriate and unwelcome conduct based on all the criteria listed above. To be unlawful, such conduct\u2014verbal, graphic, physical, electronic, or otherwise\u2014must be so severe or pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with a student\u2019s ability to benefit from educational opportunities or an employee\u2019s ability to work or take advantage of the benefits of employment. Butler is committed to protecting students and employees from such conduct whether by other members of the university community or third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have reason to believe someone is being subjected to behavior that violates this Policy, you need to report the matter to <strong>one<\/strong> of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martha Dziwlik, University Dean of Students<br><a href=\"mailto:mdziwlik@butler.edu\" type=\"mailto\" id=\"mailto:mdziwlik@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mdziwlik@butler.edu<br><\/a>317-940-9470<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gayle Hartleroad, COPHS Assistant Dean<br><a href=\"mailto:ghartleroad@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ghartleroad@butler.edu<\/a><br>317-940- 6535<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a violation of this policy for anyone to take significant adverse action against a person for making a good faith report of a violation of this policy or participating in the investigation of alleged discrimination or harassment. For the full University policy (approved 7\/20\/2017) and additional information related to investigations, appeals, etc., please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/student-life\/student-handbook\/campus-life\/harassment\/\">this section of the Butler University Student Handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-link-blue-medium\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/health-professions\/pa-student-handbook-policies-and-procedures\/#h-table-of-contents\">Return to Table of 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