Physician Assistant Program
Our program's mission is aligned with that of the University of Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and the College of Medicine: achieving and maintaining human health.
Information Sessions
February 9, 2022 - 5:00 pm CST
March 9, 2022 - 5:00 pm CST
March 23, 2022 - 5:00 pm CST
April 13, 2022 - 5:00 pm CST
April 27, 2022 - 5:00 pm CST
Please email paprograminfo@uthsc.edu to reserve your space and receive the necessary Zoom link and password.
Our Mission
The mission of the Physician Assistant program is to prepare a diverse group of highly skilled Physician Assistant practitioners who are dedicated to improving access and providing high quality primary and/or specialty health care as part of interprofessional teams and who are committed to lifelong learning and to increasing the knowledge base of the profession.
Our Pledge to Students
- To provide a high quality education, consistent with professional standards and expectations.
- To provide students the opportunity to become educated with a comprehensive background in primary and specialty care medicine such that they improve access to healthcare.
- To provide students the opportunity to become educated with a background in research and scholarship such that they will become lifelong learners who contribute to advancing the knowledge of the profession.
- To model true professionalism as the expression of positive values and ideals as care is being delivered.