The second year classroom curriculum includes pharmacology, ethics and risk management and several clinical medicine courses. The format is mostly lecture and seminar. Second year clinical rotations are required in pediatrics, family medicine, and surgery. Students may also participate in a variety of elective rotations. All second year rotations are primarily hands-on with direct supervision by physicians and practicing PAs. Before being promoted to third year, students must complete all second year classroom and clinical courses and pass the Entrance to Internship exam.

(schedule subject to change)

Second Year Course Descriptions

MPAS 6101 Pharmacology Fall Sem. 2.0 cr.
Dr.T. French – Discussion of the clinical aspects of drug absorption, metabolism, excretion, and the dynamics of drug action.

MPAS 6110 Immunology Fall Sem. 1.0 cr.
Dr. J.J. Cohen – Offered in Fall 2009. A comprehensive course of basic and some clinical immunology with the stress on the human immune system.

MPAS 6201 Applied Behavoral Medicine I Fall Sem. 2.0 cr.
K. Tick, LCSW – Discussion of emotional, behavioral, psychosomatic and psychiatric problems commonly encountered by physician assistants in primary care settings. Evaluation, management and appropriate referral will be emphasized.

MPAS 6301 Pediatric Clinical  Medicine I Fall Sem. 2.5 cr.
R. Maldonado, PA-C – Discussion of pediatric medical and surgical conditions, including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

MPAS 6401 Adult Clinical  Medicine I Fall Sem. 2.5 cr.
J. Bowser, PA-C – Discussion of adult medical and surgical conditions, including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

MPAS 6511 Emergency Medicine I Fall Sem. 2.0 cr.
S. Fallon, PA-C – Discussion of the principles of assessment and management of medical and surgical emergencies.

MPAS 6610 Pediatric Dermatology Fall Sem. 1.0 cr.
Dr. J. Burch – Discussions on evaluating and managing dermatologic problems in pediatrics.

PRMD 6000 Ethics in Health Professions II Fall Sem. 0.7 cr.
Course Director, Jackie Glover, Ph.D., - Required two-part course in ethics taught with dental, medical, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy and physician assistant students. This course includes basic knowledge and skill in ethical theory and reasoning, professional ethics, and inter-professional approaches to health care decision making.

MPAS 6102 Pharmacology II Spring Sem. 4.0 cr.
Dr. T. French – This course is a continuation of MPAS 6101.

MPAS 6202 Applied Behavioral Medicine II Spring Sem. 2.0cr.
K. Tick, LCSW – This course is a continuation of MPAS 6201.

MPAS 6302 Pediatric Clinical  Medicine II Spring Sem. 2.5 cr.
R. Maldonado, PA-C – This course is a continuation of MPAS 6301.

MPAS 6402 Adult Clinical Medicine II Spring Sem. 2.5 cr.
J. Bowser, PA-C - This course is a continuation of MPAS 6401.

MPAS 6510 Orthopedics Spring Sem. 1.0 cr.
R. Gierbolini, PA-C – A discussion of the principles of assessment and management of orthopedic problems for physician assistants in primary care. Laboratory sessions will provide an opportunity to practice orthopedic examinations and management techniques.

MPAS 6512 Emergency Medicine II Spring Sem. 2.0 cr.
S. Fallon, PA-C – Discussion of the principles of assessment and management of medical and surgical emergencies.

MPAS 6701 Evidence-Based Medicine Springl Sem. 2.0 cr.
A. Glicken, MSW – Students are introduced to the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in clinical decision-making.

MPAS 6800 PA Role Development Spring Sem. 1.0 cr.
C. Ruff, PA-C – Lectures and discussions on PA professional development, including professional behavior, ethical decision making, and risk management.

MPAS 6500 Surgery Clinical  Preceptorship All Sems. 1.5 cr.
J. Nieman, PA-C–Students will learn clinical skills in surgical medicine, including history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management and will observe or participate in surgical procedures under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

MPAS 6600 Community Clinic All Sems. 1.5 cr.
J. Nieman, PA-C– Students will learn clinical skills in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, family medicine and elective requirements, including history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under supervision of community clinical preceptors. Students will be required to discuss current experiences in group format.

MPAS 6700 Women’s Health Clinical Preceptorship All Sems. 1.5 cr.
J. Nieman, PA-C–Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in women’s health under the supervision of community clinical preceptors. Students will also be required to discuss current clinical experiences in a group format