What to Expect in Year Two of UNE’s Physician Assistant Program

Curious about what the second year of UNE's Physician Assistant (PA) program looks like? In this recording of our "Inside the Second Year: UNE PA Student Panel" webinar, hear directly from second-year PA students about their experiences with clinical rotations and our innovative clinical curriculum.

Learn how UNE’s accelerated, 24-month program prepares future physician assistants with a year of immersive clinical rotations, training in geriatrics, pharmacology, health promotion, and public health, and comprehensive education designed for autonomy in medical decision-making.

Discover how UNE’s PA program empowers students to excel in diverse healthcare settings. Start envisioning your future as a physician assistant at UNE!

Ready to apply or want more information?
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:24 How did your didactic year prepare you for your rotations? What did you find helpful?
08:15 What is the process like for student's to set up and pick rotations? Do you choose where you want to go or are you assigned?
12:50 How difficult was it to find housing for your rotation site? Did someone help with resources for that?
15:55 Are PA students paired with classmates at the rotation site or are you by yourself? Are there students from other schools or PA programs there with you?
19:37 What is the most important thing you’ve learned so far in your clinical rotations? Is there anything you wish you would have known beforehand?
25:37 Of the rotations you’ve had so far, which has been your favorite? Are there any that you are looking forward to coming up?
31:49 Is there anything you wish you had spent more time on during your didactic year?
34:19 Do you feel that you’ve used skills from your previous patient care experience in PA school?
38:01 Did you find the Geriatric Education Program beneficial?
39:57 What support does UNE provide to you during your clinical rotations outside of exam preparation?
42:06 What patient care experience would you suggest to a prospective student to prepare them for PA school?
46:45 Event Close