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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (NYC)
The Pace University - Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program is a rigorous master of science program that fully integrates the educational components of the two institutions. Prior to admission you must have completed a bachelor's degree and meet admission criteria. Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a master of science in physician assistant studies (MSPAS) degree from Pace University and a certificate of completion from Lenox Hill Hospital. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).

Didactic Phase

In the didactic phase students integrate courses in basic science, clinical medicine, behavioral medicine and pharmacology to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care. Clinical anatomy is also offered to the students, with a cadaver lab experience conducted at NYU Medical Center. Students also have opportunities to practice their examination techniques on patients at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Clinical Phase

During the clinical phase students rotate through 9 five-week clerkships: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Surgery, Long Term Care and a Free Elective. The Program has a number of clinical affiliations throughout the metropolitan area at which the students complete their clerkships. The clinical phase is designed to help the students apply skills learned during the didactic phase.