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.
The two-year, full-time 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.
Open House for Physician Assistant
Education Program
October 14, 2009
7 p.m.
Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center
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) 357-4588
simoneg@stjohns.edu