Work alongside a tight-knit group of PA and MD students. Learn through lectures, labs and hands-on clinical experiences.
In the UNM PA Program, you will move through a rigorous curriculum including didactic and clinical experiences. In only 27 months, you will be ready to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
The PA program is fast-paced and intensive. We recommend students do not pursue outside employment during enrollment.
The PA Program starts in the summer with foundational courses in research and population health. You will then learn basic exam skills in shared courses with medical students before participating in clinical experiences.
Along the way, you will take didactic courses in a range of medical disciplines. Your typical week will consist of 8-10 hours of lecture and lab with additional hours spent in small groups and other learning activities.
Nine months of your second year are dedicated to clerkships. Through these clinical experiences, you will gain hands-on experience with large academic health center inpatient teams and in rural settings to provide health care to underserved populations.
Clinical rotations include:
