Students in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Physician
Assistant benefit from outstanding academic, technological and
pre-professional resources.
St. Albert Hall features recently renovated, ultramodern science
labs. In addition, Physician Assistant students gain hands-on
experience at nearly 40 affiliated hospitals, clinics and private
practices throughout metropolitan New York.
The Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center is
available to all students and faculty in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. More than
700 books are available on topics ranging from
accreditation standards to world health, anatomy to pharmaceutics.
Led by renowned experts, educational programs focus on
contemporary healthcare issues. In addition, the Center
provides outstanding placement opportunities, symposiums and
seminars.
Students also gain an academic and professional edge by joining
the Physician Assistant Association. One of more
than 180 student clubs and organizations at St. John's, the group
holds informational meetings on career-related issues such as
interview preparation and job opportunities. Annual parties also
are held allowing first- and second-year members to interact
with faculty and students from hospitals where they complete their
field experience. Above all, the Association offers
guidance, support and essential information to majors.
Of course, Physician Assistant students also benefit from the
outstanding resources all St. John's students enjoy. For example,
all new students receive their own wireless laptop
computer with full access to St. John’s award-winning
network.
Campus facilities include high-tech classrooms, laboratories and
our 1.7 million-volume Library. Our new D'Angelo Center is a
five-story, 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with
classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks café and full-service
food court.
Students take advantage of St. John’s location in dynamic New
York City. Our faculty and Career Center have strong ties to
employers and other professional and educational resources
throughout the New York area. Students make New York their
classroom through innovative courses like Discover New York.
Students also benefit from St. John's focus on an international
academic experience. The University offers extensive study abroad
courses during the academic year as well as the winter and summer
semesters. Students can live and learn at St. John's Rome,
Italy, campus and Paris,
France, location.