The St. John’s University Physician Assistant Education Program
admitted its first students in 1994 and was accredited in 1995. The
first class graduated in 1996.
For St. John’s University matriculated students, the
professional phase, of the program (the last two years of the
four-year program) is designed to provide the academic,
professional and clinical training for the Primary Care Physician
Assistant. This upper division program provides a curriculum and
learning atmosphere that promotes problem solving and critical
reasoning; fosters the development of attitudes, values and
behavior appropriate for competent and compassionate health care;
and prepares students to function as valuable members of the health
care team. Our goals include training health care providers who
reflect the ethnic diversity of our city and motivating our
graduates to provide care in underserved areas. Our Mentoring
Program addresses the needs of students who have been disadvantaged
and under-represented.
The didactic year integrates the basic sciences with the
medical, behavioral and social sciences to present a comprehensive
introductory approach to patient care. The clinical experience of
the second year consists of supervised clinical training by
physicians and PAs at St. John's facilities, affiliated hospitals
and clinics, as well as private practice settings. During this
phase students apply the knowledge gained in their first year of
study to further develop and refine their clinical skills.
The St. John's Physician Assistant Education Program prepares
individuals to become competent, caring physician assistants who
can provide quality health care to patients of all ages. Graduates
are eligible to take the National Commission on Certification of
PAs Initial Certification Examination ( PANCE). Independent
students are awarded a professional certificate while students from
St. John's University receive a baccalaureate degree and a
professional certificate from the program.
Contact Information
Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci
Center
Physician Assistant Education Program
175-05 Horace Harding Expressway
Fresh Meadows, NY 11369
Trudy Simone
Phone: (718) 990-8417
Fax: (718) 990 - 8445
simoneg@stjohns.edu