1. Physician Assistant Program
Lock Haven University
Physician Assistant Program

2. Welcome!

3. Interview Session Plan
Intro to LHU’s PA Program
Complete an Essay
Basic Science Quiz (on paper)
Get your Picture taken by Lori
Student led tour of Willis Health Professions Building
Interview by team of faculty, alumni, students
Q&A with students

4. Our Goal
To prepare competent, compassionate healthcare providers for service in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

5. Program Outcomes Graduates ARC-PA Degree awarded:
~60% practicing in PA
~45% practicing in Primary Care
NCCPA Certification Exam (“Board”) pass rates
Class of st time pass rate: 96%
Five year average 1st time pass rate: 95%
Overall: >99%
ARC-PA
Continuing Accreditation
Next site-visit: 2017
Degree awarded:
Master of Health Science

6. Program Mission
The mission of the program is to educate and train highly-skilled Physician Assistants who:
are capable of providing quality health care
have expertise in the health care needs of the medically underserved
are prepared to critically evaluate, and become leaders in bringing about improvement in the medical and social systems that affect the health of underserved populations
will seek and retain employment as primary care Physician Assistants in medically underserved areas of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

7. Our Educational Philosophy
Every student admitted to the program has the capability to succeed
Competition is discouraged – Teamwork is encouraged!
Students will become members of the healthcare team and need to perform accordingly
The only competition encouraged is with yourself
Grades are not posted but sent individually to students

8. Curriculum 24 Month Program: Didactic Year 12 months didactic
12 months clinical
Didactic Year
Modular approach
Service Learning
Local and International opportunities

9. Technology Technologically enhanced ITV connectivity
Laptops are required and essential
Curriculum available online
Computerized Testing
Minimal expense on hard volume texts
Online Textbooks at Clinical Key
VMware “virtual” computing

10. Our Faculty & Staff

11. Faculty/Staff National/State Leaders ARC-PA Commissioner
Dr. Greenberg
Walt Eisenhauer 2013-currently
Physician Assistant Education Association
Board of Directors: Walt Eisenhauer
Conference Council: Walt Eisenhauer, Anna Mae Smith, Curtis Grenoble
PSPA
Past President: Lane Bower
Educator of the year: Anna Mae Smith
Presentations:
Local, National, & International

12. Staff
Regional Specialists/
Guest Lecturers
Dr. Michael Greenberg

13. Lock Haven University PA Program 4 Campus Locations One Program, One Curriculum
Coudersport

14. Four Campus Locations: One Program, One Curriculum
On-site faculty advisors
Lock Haven: 4 faculty
Branch Campuses: 2 faculty each
Smaller Class Size
Intimate learning environment
Discussion groups
Physical diagnosis labs
Cadaver labs

15. Four Campus Locations: One Program, One Curriculum
Lectures are delivered simultaneously to all campuses
Via fully interactive video conferencing
State of the art facilities & technology

17. Lock Haven University PA Program 4 Campus Locations One Program, One Curriculum
Coudersport

18. Lock Haven

19. Lock Haven University PA Program 4 Campus Locations One Program, One Curriculum
Coudersport

20. Clearfield

21. Clearfield
Housing
YMCA
Food
Community
Activities

22. Lock Haven University PA Program 4 Campus Locations One Program, One Curriculum
Coudersport

23. Coudersport

24. Coudersport

25. Lock Haven University PA Program 4 Campus Locations One Program, One Curriculum
Coudersport

26. Harrisburg

27. Harrisburg

28. Clinical Year Rotations: 6 weeks each (May-May) Pediatrics
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Women’s Health
Primary Care
Mental and Behavioral Health or Elective
Elective

29. Clinical Year
Rotation sites at various facilities throughout PA and US
Students dynamically review student evaluations of clinical sites and create wish list
Students encouraged to assist program to identify potential new sites
Program has final say on all rotations

31. Your Future as a PA US Dept of Labor:
One of the fastest Growing Health Professions: 38% increase in jobs over the next 10 years!
Good job prospects are expected, particularly for physician assistants working in rural and medically underserved areas, as well as physician assistants working in primary care.

33. Interview Session Plan
Intro to LHU’s PA Program
Complete an Essay
Basic Science Quiz (on paper)
Get your Picture taken by Lori
Student led tour of Willis Health Professions Building
Interview by team of faculty, alumni, students
Q&A with students

34. Questions?