PA Clinical Phase
The second phase of the of the PA Program’s curriculum is the clinical year. This phase consists of 53 credit hours in a trimester format. There are seven core specialty areas and one elective. The seven core clinical rotations include the following:
- Community Mental Health
- Emergency Medicine*
- Family Medicine*
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine*
- Pediatrics
- Women’s Health
* Contains two rotations (total of 8 weeks).
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in clinical experiences with other health care professionals over the course of their clinical year. This exposure to interprofessional education will allow students to learn from, with, and about other members of the healthcare team.
Rotations
Students will be assigned rotations in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. All attempts are made to be within two hours of campus.
The program has a number of affiliation agreements with preceptors and sites across the United States. Students who are in good standing are eligible to complete distant rotations. Students may alternatively locate a distant rotation site of their choice. The Program will assess the educational appropriateness of the site and attempt to secure all necessary paperwork.
For detailed information about becoming a preceptor please visit PA Preceptor Information.
Experiential Curriculum
Below is the sample schedule of the formal curriculum for the clinical year. The timing of the rotations will be different for each student; however, all students will complete all items prior to graduation.
Summer (Clinical) |
|
| Community Mental Health Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Core Topics I | 1 credit hours |
| Emergency Medicine I Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Internal Medicine I Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 credit hours |
Fall (Clinical) |
|
| Core Topics II | 2 credit hours |
| Family Medicine I Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Issues in Professional Practice | 2 credit hours |
| Internal Medicine II Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Pediatrics Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Women’s Health Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 credit hours |
Spring (Clinical) |
|
| Core Topics III | 2 credit hours |
| Elective Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Emergency Medicine II Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Family Medicine II Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Surgery Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Inter-professional Experience | 1 credit hour |
| Summative Practicum | 1 credit hour |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 credit hours |