Physician Assistant Program Information
Physician Assistant Program Overview
The College of Allied Health is home to the Physician Assistant Medicine program at North Greenville University. Our professional degree program is intended to prepare students academically and professionally for responsibilities and services as a PA.
- The ideal NGU candidate is well-rounded demonstrating excellent grades, hands-on patient care experience, an outstanding and altruistic commitment to service and volunteerism, a passion for medicine and the PA profession, and desire to serve as a primary care practitioner in a medically underserved area.
- All NGU PA degree courses must be taken as part of the PA cohort and no advanced placement options are available. All students who matriculate into the PA program must complete all program requirements.
- This entry-level master’s degree program consists of 108 semester hours divided into three phases that span 24 consecutive months. The Didactic Phase represents the preclinical year and spans 12 months. The Clinical Phase represents the clinical year and consists of 11 months of supervised clinical education and coursework. The Summative Phase is 1 month in duration and represents the final stage of training.
- Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree and be eligible to sit for the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
- The NGU PA Medicine program will matriculate 30 students annually.
General Program Information
What Is a PA?
From the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
“I’m a PA.” What all does that mean?
PA Program Information
Information Sessions in Spring 2024
Monday, January 22 @6:00pm – on Tim Brashier (Greer) Campus
Monday, March 18 @ 6:00pm EST-this is a virtual session– attendees will be e mailed a link the morning of the session
Monday, April 8 @ 6:00 pm – on Tim Brashier (Greer) Campus
On campus information sessions are a wonderful opportunity for prospective applicants to learn more about the NGU PA Program, meet faculty, and tour the facilities. We look forward to connecting with you!
PA Mission
Develop well-informed and compassionate PAs who provide patient-centered and service-oriented medical care in diverse environments.
PA Vision
Transform health care for the benefit of the people and communities.
PA Core Values
The Physician Assistant Degree Program embraces the following core values:
- Core Value 1 – Compassion
- Core Value 2 – Service
- Core Value 3 – Leadership
- Core Value 4 – Up to Date Medical Knowledge
PA Goals
The Physician Assistant Program affirms its core values as essential to fulfilling the program mission statement and is committed to the institutional values as statements of its culture and environment. With this in mind, the Department of PA Medicine aims to:
- Goal 1 – Matriculate an academically talented and diverse cohort
- Goal 2 – Prepare students academically and professionally for clinical rotations.
- Goal 3 – Prepare students academically and professionally for clinical practice.
- Goal 4 – Graduate PAs who practice clinically in South Carolina.
Central Application Service for PAs (CASPA)
State Laws Governing PA Practice
South Carolina Academy of PAs (SCAPA)
American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA)
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
Want to learn more about our PA Program?
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Contact/Location Information
405 Lancaster Avenue
Greer, S.C. 29650
864.663.0266
For information and questions about admission into the PA Medicine program, email us.