Mission, Vision, Goals and Outcomes
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)Vision Statement
The MCPHS Boston PA program is an innovator in PA education that prepares its graduates for current and evolving PA practice. Our graduates will demonstrate respect for patient dignity, diversity, and autonomy by advocating for healthy lifestyles and equitable healthcare delivery for all people. Our graduates will be empathetic and compassionate members and leaders of healthcare teams whose goal is holistic patient health.
Mission Statement
The MCPHS Boston PA program's mission is to educate a diverse community of PA students to become providers who exhibit compassion, and competence through an innovative and evidence-based curriculum, enabling them to deliver culturally-competent, patient-centered care.
Program Goals
The goals of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program are:
- Provide students a strong foundation in the Basic Sciences: anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology and genetics.
- Provide students a strong foundation in the Clinical Sciences.
- Develop PA students’ clinical decision-making skills.
- Foster interpersonal communication and professional qualities essential to providing culturally competent and ethical healthcare.
- Develop PA students’ skills to function as a competent member of an interdisciplinary team.