Physician Assistant St. John's University

Overview

The Physician Assistant programme at St. John's University offers a comprehensive medical education that combines intensive didactic instruction with hands-on clinical experience. Students engage in a multi-year journey designed to develop the clinical reasoning and technical skills necessary for modern healthcare environments. This Master of Science degree focuses on primary care and serving diverse urban communities through a student-centred pedagogical model.

Why Physician Assistant at St. John's University?

• Access to the Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center, featuring over 700 specialised medical volumes and contemporary healthcare resources.
• Training in ultramodern science facilities at St. Albert Hall, including a Simulation Lab and Anatomage Virtual Dissection Table.
• Extensive clinical placement opportunities at nearly 40 affiliated hospitals, medical centres, and private practices across the New York metropolitan area.
• A mission-driven curriculum that emphasises culturally responsive care and the alleviation of suffering in underserved populations.
• Membership opportunities in the Student Association of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA) for professional networking.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 1880 per credit
• National fee: USD 1880 per credit
• Local fee: USD 1880 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

First Didactic Year

• Ethics and the PA Profession
• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
• Evidence Based Medicine
• Clinical Medicine
• Health History and Physical Diagnosis
• Medical Diagnostics

Second Didactic Year

• Surgical Techniques
• Clinical Mastery in Organ Systems
• Surgical Procedures

Clinical Year

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care
• General Surgery
• Emergency Medicine
• Women’s Health
• Psychiatric and Behavioral Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics

Careers with Physician Assistant

Graduates are prepared for high-demand roles across all medical specialties and work settings. The programme equips students with the mastery of medical knowledge and clinical competencies required to pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Successful alumni often secure positions in leading hospitals, private medical practices, and community health centres, frequently ranking among the top healthcare and STEM professionals in the workforce.