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 healthcare 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 Content I | 1 credit hours |
| Emergency Medicine Rotation 1 | 4 credit hours |
| Internal Medicine Rotation 1 | 4 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 credit hours |
Fall (Clinical) | |
| Core Content II | 2 credit hours |
| Family Medicine Rotation 1 | 4 credit hours |
| Issues of Professional Practice | 2 credit hours |
| Internal Medicine Rotation 2 | 4 credit hours |
| Pediatric Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Women’s Health Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 credit hours |
Spring (Clinical) | |
| Core Topics 3 | 2 credit hours |
| Elective Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Emergency Medicine Rotation 2 | 4 credit hours |
| Family Medicine Rotation 2 | 4 credit hours |
| Surgery Rotation | 4 credit hours |
| Interprofessional Experience | 1 credit hour |
| Summative Practicum | 1 credit hour |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 credit hours |