PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Through cross-recognition of courses, this dual program leads to two degrees: the Physician Assistant (MS) and Master of Business Administration. • The dual program complements UM-Flint’s PA program with world class business knowledge and skills to improve the effectiveness and operational success of vital health organizations. • The curriculum allows the PA student or graduate to apply up to 12 specified credits toward both degrees. • The degrees are independent; each is awarded when completed with specified credits accepted for the second degree after the first has been awarded. • MBA program courses are offered in online and on-campus formats. • The student applies for admission to each degree program independently. • PA students will be granted GMAT waivers for admission to the MBA program.
REQUIREMENTS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (MS) Didactic Phase Semester 1 Winter (19 credits) BIO 510 - Human Anatomy for PAs (4) PPA 511 - Fundamentals of Disease Process for PAs (2) PPA 521 - Medical Foundations of PA Practice I (6) PPA 531 - Patient Evaluation for PA Practice I (6) PPA 541 - PA Professional Issues I (1)
Semester 2 Spring/Summer (18 credits) PPA 522 - Medical Foundations of PA Practice II (10) PPA 532 - Patient Evaluation for PA Practice II (6) PPA 542 - PA Professional Issues II (2)
Semester 3 Fall (18 credits) PPA 523 - Medical Foundations of PA Practice III (10) PPA 533 - Patient Evaluation for PA Practice III (6) PPA 543 - PA Professional Issues III (2)
Semester 4 Winter (18 credits) PHS 552 - Epidemiology and Public Health for Practitioners (2) PPA 524 - Medical Foundations of PA Practice IV (8) PPA 534 - Patient Evaluation for PA Practice IV (8) Clinical Phase The three-semester supervised clinical practice rotation sequence may vary; this is a sample: Semester 1 Spring/Summer (11 credits) PPA 610 - Internal Medicine I (2) PPA 620 - Internal Medicine II (2) PPA 621 - Surgery (2) PPA 622 - Geriatrics (2) PPA 630 - PA Professional Development Seminar (3)