EVMS Master of Physician Assistant Program: For Incoming Students

Dear PA Student,

Welcome to the Physician Assistant Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). You are about to begin a demanding program leading you to a wonderful new career. You will learn and grow in a supportive but challenging environment. The faculty and staff will help you to take full advantage of the wonderful resources and rich experiences available to you here at EVMS. Your education here will introduce you to didactic and clinical education, as well as research, leadership and service.

The PA Faculty is committed to providing you with an excellent education in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support. Experienced and motivated faculty and staff will guide your educational experiences and assist you as you progress through the program.

The Physician Assistant Program here at EVMS is a graduate-level program. As such, there are elements of the program that are directed toward meeting the requirements of a graduate-level education. The majority of the program will provide you with opportunities to learn the medical skills necessary to provide compassionate and competent patient-centered medical care.

On behalf of the PA Program faculty and staff, I extend our best wishes to each of you for a successful and rewarding educational experience.

Sincerely,

Thomas G. Parish, DHSc, PA-C
Director and Associate Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Your PA Class of 2011

Welcome EVMS PA Class of 2011 : from Jenny L. Doll, President EVMS Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA)

What to Pack

Your First Week at EVMS

Orientation Agenda

PA First-Semester Courses

Semester One Master Schedule

Getting to Know EVMS