Physician assistant students walk down the hall with a faculty member

We Mold Critical Thinkers and Caring Leaders

Physician assistant education goes beyond the textbooks and arithmetic. Our curriculum prepares graduates for handling real-world situations with a human touch while upholding the highest professional standards. The Physician Assistant Studies Program curriculum at AdventHealth University is specifically designed to meet requirements and standards set by the ARC-PA for completion of a physician assistant program. Our program is 27 months long, consisting of 63 trimester hours of didactic education and 44 trimester hours of clinical education.

2024-2025 Physician Assistant Program Policy Manual, ARC-PA 5th Edition Standards

Course Info and Curriculum Sequence

Course descriptions, curriculum sequence, complete curriculum requirements,  and other detailed curriculum information can be found in our Academic Catalog.