Learning Outcomes & Student Policies

Program Goals

In the design of the curriculum and clinical experiences it is the goal of the Physician Assistant Institute:

• To develop self motivated and high quality graduates committed to self discovery and self assessment through the application and evaluation of clinical practice obtained through critical evaluation of the medical literature.
• To develop highly competent Physician Assistants evidenced by the ability to transfer knowledge from the classroom and clerkship experience to graduate clinical performance through:
  • Successfully passing the National Certifying examination
  • Acquisition and application of the basic and clinical sciences
  • Understanding the diversity amongst patients, ideas, perceptions of care, and culture while respecting the values associated with their ethnicity, sexual orientation and background.
  • Developing an appreciation for patient preferences and the diversity of the treatments and healers they seek.
  • The ability to implement effective communication skills to colleagues, patients and families they encounter to improve patient care and outcome.
• To develop a solid professional value system, committed to life-long learning, professional development and advocacy for the profession.

It is the intention of the University of Bridgeport, Faculty of Health Science and the Physician Assistant Institute to endeavor to communicate these goals through our teaching, role modeling and clinical practice.