Physician Assistant Program

**Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program (NYC) is closely monitoring the evolving impact of COVID-19 and we will continue to ensure the safety of our students and staff as we maintain our commitment to delivering a quality curriculum to our students.

*ATTENTION: These are two new updates to our COVID policy as of April 24, 2020*

Will the Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital PA Program (NYC) accept pre-requisite coursework taken on the Pass/Fail grading system?

We will accept pre-requisite course work taken on the Pass/Fail grading system for coursework completed in the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 semesters only.

What happens if I receive a Failing grade in a pre-requisite course on the Pass/Fail grading system?

If you receive a Failing grade for a pre-requisite course on the Pass/Fail grading system, that course must be repeated to earn a Passing grade during Summer 2020 in order to be considered for application to our program.

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COVID-19 related FAQs:

Will the CASPA cycle for the Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital PA Program (NYC) still open April 30, 2020 ad close September 1, 2020?

Yes.  Our CASPA cycle will not change for 2020-2021.

Will pre-requisite courses taken on a Pass/Fail system be accepted?

We will accept pre-requisite course work taken on the Pass/Fail grading system for coursework completed in the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 semesters only.

Will coursework that is taken remotely (on-line), including laboratory work, be accepted?

We will accept all coursework completed remotely (on-line), including laboratory coursework, that was taken in Spring 2020 and Summer 2020.

Will I still be required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of direct, hands-on patient care experience at the time of CASPA e-submission?

Yes, we continue to require a minimum of 200 hours of hands-on, direct patient care experience to be completed at the time of application to CASPA.

How many letters of reference are required for this cycle?

For the 2020-2021 CASPA application cycle, we will require two letters of reference, one of which must be from a healthcare professional.

Is it necessary to submit a Supplemental Application and what is the fee for that?
 
We still require the completion and submission of a Supplemental Application.  For the 2020-2021 application cycle, the fee will remain $70 for the Supplemental Application.

Will my application be reviewed and assessed?

Yes, once we receive your verified CASPA application, your application will be reviewed according to our usual assessment process.

Will interviews be conducted on-campus?

Given the evolving situation related to the pandemic, we will await advisement from the Governor of New York and the President of the University as to how we will proceed with interviews this coming Fall.

Will my admissions decision be delayed?

The Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital PA Program (NYC) is following the advisement of the Governor of New York and University administration.  We do not anticipate a delayed entry.

PACE UNIVERSITY-LENOX HILL HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM (NYC)

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 offered to the students, with a cadaver lab experience conducted at NYU Medical Center. Students also have opportunities to practice history and physical examination skills on simulated patients in The Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation.

Clinical Phase

During the clinical phase students rotate through nine (9) five-week clerkships: internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, elective I (student selected), and an elective II (program selected) clerkship. 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.

The Importance of Accreditation

Our accredited program is offered jointly with Manhattan’s Lenox Hill Hospital, giving you the chance to provide real-life patient care under the supervision of a physician. Program course offerings, laboratory experiences and clerkships comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Education and the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The Pace University-Lenox Hill Physician Assistant program is a member of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Pace University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2023. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at:  www.arc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Accreditation-History-Pace-U.-Lenox-Hill-108.pdf 

Only graduates of an accredited program are eligible for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) prepared by and administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in conjunction with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). As part of the licensing process in most states, including New York, the successful completion of an accredited program as well as passage of the PANCE are required to practice. Specific information regarding the licensing process can be obtained by contacting the licensing authority in the state in which you intend to practice.