Physician Assistant Studies, M.S.

DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Jeff Midgley, DMSc, PA-C,
(845) 575-3592
Jeff.Midgley@marist.edu

Mission

The Marist Physician Assistant Studies program is committed to creating high-quality healthcare providers who are prepared to practice ethical and culturally sensitive medicine, committed to service, and committed to advancing the PA profession.

Goals

Graduate high-quality healthcare providers
Teach students to effectively interact with patients of different backgrounds
Develop healthcare providers who function successfully within a team environment
Ensure that all students engage in community service
Exceed the national first-time pass rate for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE)
Ensure that students are involved in professional advocacy
Develop students committed to delivering excellence in service to patients

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements for the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies are:

completion of undergraduate courses
general biology I and II (with labs)
microbiology (with lab)
general chemistry I & II (with labs)
organic chemistry I (with labs)
biochemistry (preferably with lab Organic chemistry II (preferably with lab), may be substituted);
anatomy & physiology I & II (with labs)
statistics;
earn a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) based on a system in which 4.0 is equivalent to an A grade
earn a 3.0 GPA for the science courses listed above;
earn a 3.0 GPA for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (BCP)

The following courses must be completed within seven (7) years of matriculation:

Organic chemistry I (with lab), biochemistry [preferably with lab; organic chemistry II (preferably with lab), may be substituted], anatomy & physiology I & II (with labs).
an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, prior to matriculation in the program;
submission of TOEFL score (if high school graduate of non-English speaking country);
minimum of 500 hours of hands-on healthcare experience;
completed application through Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA);
an on-campus interview; and
completed background check prior to matriculation.

All pre-requisites must be completed by the program’s October 1st application close date in CASPA.

Degree Requirements

To qualify for the master’s degree in PA studies, a candidate must complete:

all didactic phase courses and assignments
all clinical year rotations, courses, and assignments.
all summative clinical competency examinations (history-taking/physical examination and history-taking/patient counseling or education) within the four (4) months prior to graduation.
all program equipment, books, and miscellaneous materials have been returned.
all checkout procedures verifying that all PA program, institutional, library, or educational supplies have been returned, and that expenses and fees have been paid prior to awarding any degree, verification of attendance, or release of official transcripts.

Advisement

The principal faculty serve as the advisors for all matriculated students. Students will have regular meetings with their faculty advisor for purposes of discussing academic progress and planning. The advisement process is overseen by the Program Director.

Curriculum Summary

PA 601N - Human Anatomy 4 Credits
PA 602N - Human Physiology 3 Credits
PA 603N - Clinical Medicine I 4 Credits
PA 604N - Physical Diagnostics 3 Credits
PA 605N - Physical Diagnostics Lab 2 Credits
PA 606N - Ethics in Healthcare Delivery 2 Credits
PA 607N - PA History, Policy & Regulation 1 Credits
PA 608N - Clinical Pharmacology 4 Credits
PA 609N - Clinical Medicine II 4 Credits
PA 610N - Clinical Diagnostics 3 Credits
PA 611N - Clinical Diagnostics Lab 2 Credits
PA 612N - Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 3 Credits
PA 613N - Clinical Pathology 3 Credits
PA 614N - Imaging & Diagnostic Testing 3 Credits
PA 615N - Behavioral Medicine 3 Credits
PA 616N - Clinical Medicine III 4 Credits
PA 617N - Epidemiology & Biostatistics 3 Credits
PA 618N - Emergency Medicine 3 Credits
PA 620N - Medical Literature/Seminar (online) 3 Credits
PA 621N - Comprehensive Diagnosis 3 Credits
PA 701N - Clinical Rotation-Family Medicine 3 Credits
PA 702N - Clinical Rotation-Internal Medicine 3 Credits
PA 703N - Clinical Rotation-General Surgery 3 Credits
PA 704N - Clinical Rotation-Pediatrics 3 Credits
PA 705N - Clinical Rotation-Obstetrics/Gynecology 3 Credits
PA 706N - Clinical Rotation-Behavioral & Mental Health 3 Credits
PA 707N - Clinical Rotation-Emergency Medicine 3 Credits
PA 708N - Clinical Rotation-Geriatrics/Approved Elective 3 Credits
PA 709N - Clinical Rotation-Elective 3 Credits
PA 710N - Capping 3 Credits

Total: 90

Schedule

The graduate program in PA Studies is designed to be completed in 24 months of full-time study (12 months of didactic and 12 months of clinical). Courses typically meet daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

First Year - Didactic

(*sequence of courses may be subject to change.)

Second Year - Clinical

(*sequence of rotations may be subject to change.)

Summer

PA 701N - Clinical Rotation-Family Medicine 3 Credits *
PA 702N - Clinical Rotation-Internal Medicine 3 Credits *
PA 703N - Clinical Rotation-General Surgery 3 Credits *

Fall

PA 620N - Medical Literature/Seminar (online) 3 Credits
PA 704N - Clinical Rotation-Pediatrics 3 Credits *
PA 705N - Clinical Rotation-Obstetrics/Gynecology 3 Credits *
PA 706N - Clinical Rotation-Behavioral & Mental Health 3 Credits *

Spring

PA 707N - Clinical Rotation-Emergency Medicine 3 Credits *
PA 708N - Clinical Rotation-Geriatrics/Approved Elective 3 Credits *
PA 709N - Clinical Rotation-Elective 3 Credits *
PA 710N - Capping 3 Credits

Physician Assistant Program Faculty

JEFF MIDGLEY Program Director/Clinical Associate Professor of PA Studies. Degrees: DMSc., University of Pittsburgh; M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Touro College; B.S. in Health Science, Physician Assistant, Long Island University; B.A. in Psychology, SUNY Binghamton. Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Licensed in NY.

STEPHEN KATZ Medical Director of PA Studies. Degrees: MB ChB, University of Birmingham; B.A., Biology, University of Pennsylvania. Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine; American College of Physicians; Licensed in NY.

ELIZABETH YOUNG Assistant Program Director/Clinical Professor of PA Studies. Degrees: M.S., A.T. Still University; Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies, St. Anthony’s Catholic Medical Centers; B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, Franciscan University of Steubenville. Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; License: New York State Department of Education

CHRISTOPHER BARELA Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Studies. Degrees: M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Mercy College; B.S. in Health Sciences, Mercy College. Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Licensed in NY.

JESSICA FERRIAOLO Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Studies. Degrees: M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, DeSales University; B.S. in Athletic Training, University of New England. Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Licensed in NY and IL.

PADMAVATI GARVEY Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Studies. Degrees: MD University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Residency-Obstetrics and Gynecology New York Hospital, BS in Biology Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Certifications: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Licensed in NY.

ANDREW HASBROUCK Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator of PA Studies. Degrees: M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Marist College; B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, Marist College; A.S. in Individual Studies, SUNY Ulster. Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Licensed in NY.

MICHAEL LACROIX-FRALISH Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Studies. Degrees: Ph.D., Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dartmouth College; B.S. in Biology, Toxicology, Minnesota State University.

JENNIFER WINUS-ROBINSON Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator of PA Studies. Degrees: DMSc., University of Pittsburg; M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Touro College; Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies, St. Anthony’s Catholic Medical Centers; B.S. in Biology, Marymount College. Certifications: National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants; Licensed in NY.