Physician Associate Program Class of 2026 Student Handbook & Policies - (A.3.02) - overview

Oct 3, 2026

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Physician Associate Program Class of 2026 Student Handbook & Policies (A.3.02) outlines program identity, governance, and academic structure for Alvernia University’s physician associate track. It includes institutional mission, vision, core values, and PA culture, then details faculty and administrative roles, accreditation and status, and program goals. The handbook covers curriculum components across didactic and clinical phases, semester credit breakdowns, costs, withdrawal and refund policies, and campus safety and security.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages60

Reading Time2 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Welcome

Alvernia University Mission Statement

Alvernia University Vision Statement

Alvernia Core Values

Alvernia University Physician Associate Culture

Alvernia University Physician Associate Program Vision

Alvernia University Physician Associate Program Mission Statement

Alvernia University Physician Associate Program Faculty and Staff Information

Program Administration

Accreditation Status (A3.12a)

Program Goals (A.3.12b)

PANCE Performance Summary (A3.12c)

Attrition (A3.12i)

Curriculum Components-Didactic and Clinical Phases (A3.12d, A3.12e)

Solicitation of Clinical Sites & Preceptor Policy (A3.03)

Estimated Program Cost (A3.12f)

Withdrawal (A3.15d)

Student Refund of Tuition and Fees (A1.02k)

Distant Campus (A3.12h)

Security and Safety (A1.02g)

Physician Associate Program Class of 2026 Student Handbook & Policies (A.3.02) Table of Contents Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Alvernia University Mission Statement................................................................................................................................... 6 Alvernia University Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Alvernia Core Values ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Alvernia University Physician Associate Culture ..................................................................................................................... 6 Alvernia University Physician Associate Program Vision ........................................................................................................ 7 Alvernia University Physician Associate Program Mission Statement.................................................................................... 7 Alvernia University Physician Associate Program Faculty and Staff Information ................................................................... 7 Department Chair & Program Director (A2.02a) ............................................................................................................ 7 Medical Director (A2.02a, A2.11a, A2.11b) .................................................................................................................... 7 Principle & Instructional Faculty (A.2.02b) ..................................................................................................................... 7 Director of Curriculum Innovation & Program Assessment ........................................................................................... 7 Director of Outreach and Experiential Learning ............................................................................................................. 7 Administrative Assistant ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Program Administration.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)......................................................... 8 Accreditation Status (A3.12a) ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Program Goals (A.3.12b) ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 PANCE Performance Summary (A3.12c) ................................................................................................................................. 9 Attrition (A3.12i) ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Curriculum Components-Didactic and Clinical Phases (A3.12d, A3.12e) ............................................................................. 10 Didactic Phase (12-months): ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Semester One (Fall)-August-December (19 credits) ..................................................................................................... 10 Semester Two (Spring)-January-May (23 cre

FAQs

What program information and institutional principles are included in the handbook?

The handbook includes Alvernia University’s mission, vision, core values, and the physician associate program’s culture, vision, and mission.

How is the curriculum structured across didactic and clinical phases?

It describes a 12-month didactic phase with semester credit breakdowns, followed by a 12-month clinical phase with additional semester credit breakdowns.

What policies cover costs, withdrawal, and refunds?

The document includes estimated program cost, withdrawal policy, and student refund of tuition and fees.

Oct 3, 2026

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