OPEN HOUSE AGENDA

9:00 am 9:15 am 9:45 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm Welcome & Introduction Professional Curriculum Admissions Process Break The Interview Process PA Student Panel Question & Answer Closing and Adjournment

Masters Didactic Curriculum

Didactic Year (Year 1) Fall PHAS 5301 PHAS 5306 PHAS 5228 PHAS 5407 PHAS 5225 PHAS 5318 Medical Anatomy Medical Physiology & Pathophysiology I Pharmacology I Patient Evaluation Medical Interviewing Introduction to Clinical Medicine I Total Hours SCH* 3 3 2 4 2 3 17

Spring PHAS 5307 Medical Physiology & Pathophysiology II PHAS 5329 Pharmacology II PHAS 5237 Preventive Medicine & Community Health CLSC/PHAS 5227 Clinical Laboratory Methods PHAS 5262 Clinical Clerkship PHAS 5229 Patient Education PHAS 5319 Introduction to Clinical Medicine II PHAS 5114 Research & Statistical Methods in Health Care Total Hours

SCH* 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 1 18

Summer I PHAS 5211 PHAS 5112 PHAS 5113 PHAS 5111 PHAS 5117 Studies in the PA Profession Health Policy & Health Management Clinical Laboratory Analysis Radiology Seminar Evidence-Based Medicine & Medical Research Design Total Hours

SCH* 2 1 1 1 1 6

Summer II PHAS 5226 PHAS 5221 PHAS 5115 PHAS 5116 Medical Psychiatry Legal & Ethics Introduction to Clinical Practice Electrocardiography Seminar Total Hours *Semester Credit Hours Total Didactic Year

SCH* 2 2 1 1 6

47

Masters Clinical Curriculum

Clinical Year (Year 2) Fall PHAS 64XX PHAS 64XX PHAS 64XX Rotation I Rotation II Rotation III Total Hours SCH* 4 4 4 12

Spring PHAS 64XX PHAS 64XX PHAS 64XX Rotation IV Rotation V Rotation VI Total Hours

SCH* 4 4 4 12

Summer I PHAS 64XX Rotation VII Total Hours

SCH* 4 4

Summer II PHAS 64XX PHAS 64XX Rotation VIII Rotation IX Total Hours

SCH* 4 4 8

Total Clinical Year Hours

*Semester Credit Hours

36

Masters Capstone Curriculum

Masters Capstone Semester Fall PHAS 7401 PHAS 7402 PHAS 7403 PHAS 7204 PHAS 7205 Capstone Clinical Track I Capstone Clinical Track II Capstone Clinical Track III Capstone Research Experience Capstone Board Review SCH* 4 4 4 2 2

*Semester Credit Hours

Total Masters Capstone Semester Hours

16

Masters Curriculum Course Descriptions

A minimum grade point average overall (cumulative) of 3.0 (B) is required for a graduate degree. Every semester hour of C, must be balanced by one of A, since an overall average of B is required for a degree. Should graduate or doctoral students make less than a B average (3.0 GPA) in a given semester, they will be placed on scholastic probation. During the following semester or summer session, they must recoup an overall B average or be automatically suspended. Students may be readmitted only after petitioning the dean of the college and receiving approval from the dean and the associate vice president for Academic Affairs and Graduate Programs and Research. Masters students with other than clear admission are subject to criteria set forth under the sections on Probationary and Tentative admission. All courses in the Professional Curriculum of the PAD must be passed with a grade of C or better for advancement in the PAD. If a grade lower than C is recorded, the student must repeat the course regardless of overall grade point average and will be placed on scholastic probation status. Courses may not be repeated more than twice, and the timing of the repeated course or remedial instruction will be scheduled at the discretion of departmental faculty. IMPORTANT NOTE: All students are responsible for knowing whether they are eligible to continue at the University. An ineligible student who nevertheless registers, or has registered prior to completion of the semester in which academic standing is determined, shall be dropped and cannot attend classes. Students shall not receive special consideration for lack of knowledge of scholastic status, regardless of whether the student registered and paid fees. Didactic Year Courses

PHAS 5301 Medical Human Anatomy

(2-3)

Fall This course provides entry-level physician assistant students with a comprehensive and advanced review of gross anatomy using a regional approach to the human body. Both lecture and laboratory components of this course will emphasize the clinical relevance of each area considered. All students will be required to handle and use prosected human cadavers and computer assisted learning (CAL) modules. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Department. PHAS 5225 Medical Interviewing (1-3)

Fall A lecture, laboratory, and workshop course designed to provide the means to practice basic techniques of interviewing all age groups, including pediatric and geriatric patients. Details the basic medical history. Cultivates skillful communications with patients and families. Special attention is given to diverse populations. Employs simulated patients and situations. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department. Corequisite: PHAS 5407 PHAS 5306 Medical Physiology & Pathophysiology I (3-0)

Fall This course provides a systematic approach to the physiologic basis for disease. The general pathology of cell injury, inflammation, infection and neoplasia is presented along with the disease processes of organ systems including the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, renal, urinary, reproductive, musculoskeletal, immunological, endocrine, dermatological, and hematological systems. General concepts of disease are covered including degeneration and necrosis, inflammation and repair, fluid and coagulation disturbances, and general aspects of neoplasia. Disease entities in each organ system are studied with regard to causation, evaluation, and

morphology of pathological changes. Laboratory experience provides the student with modules, case studies, and group discussions to supplement lecture. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department Corequisite: PHAS 5301 PHAS 5228 Pharmacology I (2-0)

Fall This course represents a broad survey of the general principles of pharmacology. Included are the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the mechanisms of action, toxicities and interactions of specific drugs and drug groups, and an introduction to medical therapeutics. The physiologic basis and clinical characteristics of disease states relative to pharmacologic therapy will also be discussed. The objective of the course is to lay a cognitive foundation in pharmacology and therapeutics that can be refined and applied in clinic practice. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department PHAS 5407 Patient Evaluation (3-3)

Fall Instructs the student in the proper use of instruments and techniques used in performing a physical examination of the normal patient. Connects data gathered from the history to the physical examination. Guides the student in organizing history and physical examination details to present to the physician. Utilizes clinical settings and simulated patients and situations in the laboratory. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department Corequisite: PHAS 5225 PHAS 5318 Introduction to Clinical Medicine I (3-0)

Fall An in-depth examination of the mechanisms of human disease. Emphasis has been placed on the integration of the essential anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to medical problems encountered in the primary care setting. The differential diagnosis of symptoms and physical findings along with interpretation of laboratory and radiographic tests appropriate to each system is discussed. Topics to include problems of the respiratory tract, cardiology, endocrinology, hematology, nephrology, gastroenterology, pediatrics, infectious disease, obstetrics, gynecology, geriatrics, psychiatry, rheumatology, dermatology, and general surgery. This course will also provide the student with the fundamentals of diagnostic radiography. Consolidates topics in medicine by developing a logical methodology of assessment of disease processes or syndromes, and subsequent intervention. Students will master the ability to generate a differential diagnosis specific to the patients presenting complaints, signs and symptoms, and laboratory data. A case-study format is used. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department PHAS 5307 Medical Physiology & Pathophysiology II (3-0)

Spring This course is a continuation of PHAS 5306, Medical Physiology & Pathophysiology I. Prerequisite: PHAS 5306

PHAS 5329

Pharmacology II

(3-0)

Spring A continuation of PHAS 5228. Exposes the student to knowledge of conventionally used chemotherapeutic agents and efficacy of use. Promotes the ability to recognize untoward side effects of medications. Enables the student to calculate dosages, write prescriptions, discuss pharmacokinetics, and determine the appropriate medication for a particular disease. Emphasis is placed on pharmacotherapeutics of disease. Prerequisite: PHAS 5228 PHAS 5237 Preventive Medicine & Community Health (2-0)

Spring Examines the bio-demographics of disease in the United States. Emphasis is on prevention from the perspective of the primary health care provider. Encourages community involvement. Discussions focused on prevention of disease. Special attention is given to the local medical practices and beliefs of the Rio Grande Valley and the TexasMexico border region. Guest lectures include topics in rural health, community outreach, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, cancer awareness, sexual health, and folk and alternative medicine. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department CLSC/PHAS 5227 Clinical Laboratory Methods (1-3)

Spring Lecture and laboratory course that introduces the student to the medical laboratory. Emphasizes appropriate laboratory studies for specific disease, normal laboratory values and procedures for obtaining samples. Students are given the opportunity to perform routine lab studies. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department PHAS 5262 Clinical Clerkship (1-3)

Spring This course covers the indications, contraindications, step-by-step procedures, and potential complications of multiple hands-on skills that are commonly performed by Physician Assistants in clinical practice. Examples include: phlebotomy, injections, IV therapy, urethral and nasogastric catheterization, pulmonary function testing, suturing, casting and splinting, various ENT procedures, electrical cardioversion, and use of various types of monitoring devices and restraints. Students will have an opportunity to scrub, gown, & glove in an operating room environment. In addition, students will be required to successfully complete an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) training course. Course also covers documenting in the medical record. Documents to be covered include the complete medical history, admission notes, SOAP notes, progress notes, procedural notes, discharge summaries, hospital orders, etc. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department PHAS 5229 Patient Education (1-3)

Spring A laboratory and workshop course that enables the student the opportunity to prepare and rehearse patient education techniques. Promotes teaching patients and families about disease and treatment in lay terms. Stresses addressing various age groups and medical conditions common to each group. Advocates empathy and acceptance. Employs simulated patients and situations. Prerequisite: PHAS 5225 and PHAS 5407

PHAS 5319

Introduction to Clinical Medicine II

(3-0)

Spring This course is a continuation of PHAS 5318, Principles of Clinical Medicine I. Prerequisite: PHAS 5318 PHAS 5114 Research & Statistical Methods in Health Care (1-0)

Spring Philosophy and principles of research process with emphasis on scientific methods of inquiry. Topics include epidemiology and its relevance to clinical practice, types of research designs, sampling, measurement, data collection and analysis. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate current literature from the medical journals in light of research design and data collection. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department PHAS 5211 Studies in the PA Profession (2-0)

Summer I Examines the history and concept of the physician assistant profession. Discusses issues that are relevant to professional practice and legal practice. Discussion of future trends in the profession. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Department PHAS 5117 Evidence-Based Medicine & Medical Research Design (1-0)

Summer I This workshop course introduces students to the concepts of evidence-based medicine and medical research design, while stressing the examination of evidence from clinical research as a basis for clinical decision-making. Physician Assistant students learn how to construct well-built clinical questions based on patient problems and to perform medical literature searching strategies that yield optimal results. Methods for critically appraising the medical literature are emphasized throughout the course, as well as strategies for keeping up with new medical findings beyond physician assistant school. Basic techniques of medical writing are also discussed in relationship to the physician assistant students development of a Masters project upon graduation. Prerequisite: PHAS 5114 PHAS 5111 Radiology Seminar (0-3)

Summer I This course provides the physician assistant student with an overview of radiographic technologies such as X-rays, computed tomography scans, ultrasounds, magnetic resonance images and other specialized radiographic studies. Basic interpretation and use of radiographic studies in clinical practice are emphasized in this course. Prerequisite: PHAS 5301, PHAS 5318, PHAS 5319 PHAS 5112 Health Policy & Health Management (1-0)

Summer I This course will survey the U.S. health care delivery system and review the economic and policy issues that face our system. Particular focus will be on those issues that directly affect the practicing physician assistant. The student will undertake an in-depth review of managed care, reimbursement and other economic/financial issues and policies. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant Department Corequisite: PHAS 5211

PHAS 5113

Clinical Laboratory Analysis

(0-3)

Summer I This workshop course is a continuation of CLSC/PHAS 5227, Clinical Laboratory Methods. Emphasis is given to interpretation and application of laboratory data. Association of laboratory data with the history and physical is addressed. Using laboratory data to formulate the assessment and plan is discussed. Prerequisite: CLSC/PHAS 5227, PHAS 5228 , PHAS 5225 and PHAS 5407 PHAS 5221 Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care (2-0)

Summer II Explores medical jurisprudence and licensing in the state of Texas. Students will be introduced to the dynamics of the legal system, moral problems in health care, and the impact of both on professional and institutional interactions with patients. Students will be given opportunity to demonstrate 1)an understanding of ethical principles and legal factors which impinge upon health care, and 2) the ability to apply ethical and legal concepts to the analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the allied health professional. Prerequisite: PHAS 5211 Corequisite: PHAS 5112 PHAS 5226 Medical Psychiatry (2-0)

Summer II Course material identifies normal, physical, social, and psychological processes in distinguishing illness and injury. Explores psychiatric illness and expands on the medical interview with a complicated patient or problem. Directs the ability to assess growth and development for all age groups. Coordinates the relationship of the history and physical examination to the human psyche. Employs simulated patients and situations with a psychiatric focus. Course provides an overview of psychiatric concepts and an introductory approach to the evaluation of patients with emotional problems, in preparation for clinical rotations. Discussions include topics in human sexuality, substance abuse, and mental/physical abuse. Prerequisite: PHAS 5225 and PHAS 5407 PHAS 5116 Electrocardiography Seminar (0-3)

Summer II This course covers implementation and interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECG). The ECG interpretation section provides students with a systematic method of interpreting a 12-lead ECG with respect to rate, rhythm & blocks, electrical axis determination, hypertrophy, ischemia, injury, infarction, and miscellaneous drug, electrolyte, disease, and pacemaker effects. Prerequisites: PHAS 5301, PHAS 5318, PHAS 5319 PHAS 5115 Introduction to Clinical Practice (0-3)

Summer II The purpose of this workshop course is to offer the physician assistant student a means of making the connection from textbook to practice. Students will utilize knowledge and skills learned in all prior coursework in order to formulate the diagnostic workup and treatment plan. Discussions will include the transition to the clinical year. Prerequisite: PHAS 5225, PHAS 5407, PHAS 5228, PHAS 5262, PHAS 5111, PHAS 5318, PHAS 5319 and CLSC/PHAS 5227 Corequisite: PHAS 5113

Clinical Year Courses

PHAS 6431

Pediatric Rotation I

(4.0)

As Scheduled Four-week general pediatric rotation that gives the student the opportunity to: 1) elicit and record a complete pediatric history; 2) perform a complete pediatric examination; 3) formulate a management plan for common pediatric problems; 4) perform selected screening, diagnostic and treatment procedures as directed by the precepting physician; 5) advise and educate patients and their parents or guardians regarding optimal health of the child; and 5) monitor pediatric milestones. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6432 Pediatric Rotation II (4.0)

As Scheduled Four-week general pediatric rotation that is a continuation of PHAS 6431. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6433 Obstetrics & Gynecology Rotation (4.0)

As Scheduled Four-week obstetrics and gynecology rotation that gives the student the opportunity to: 1) elicit, organize, record and present a complete data base on an obstetric or gynecologic patient; 2) assist the physician effectively in procedures unique to the discipline; 3) advise the obstetric patient in pre and post-natal care; and 4) instruct patients on matters of common gynecological problems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6435 Surgery Rotation I (4.0)

As scheduled Four-week supervised clinical course provides the student with hands-on experience in the operating room setting. Both pre-operative and post-operative assessment and care will be emphasized. The student will be assigned to a general surgeon in private practice, where, under supervision, he/she engages in a wide variety of activities in each of the phases of surgical intervention: preoperative, operative, and post-operative recovery. The student is given opportunities to explore the basic considerations involved in the fluid, electrolyte, and nutritional management of the surgical patient, infections, wound healing, and wound care. Students participate in daily rounds, conferences, and serve on call. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6436 Surgery Rotation II (4.0)

As scheduled Four-week surgery rotation that is a continuation of PHAS 6435. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6440 Medicine Rotation I (4.0)

As Scheduled Four-week general medicine rotation that gives the student the opportunity to: 1) elicit, organize and record necessary data; 2) present data in a comprehensive or problem oriented fashion; 3) order or recommend appropriate

laboratory, radiologic or other diagnostic studies; 4) formulate a management plan for a particular patient problem; 5) follow patient progress by record review and periodic examination; 6) assist the physician in appropriate procedures; 7) advise and educate the patient about health maintenance issues; and 8) understand and establish emergency medical care when necessary. Students will be exposed to a variety of patients and medical conditions, such as infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and psychiatric conditions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6441 Medicine Rotation II (4.0)

As Scheduled Four-week general medicine rotation that is a continuation of PHAS 6440. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6442 Emergency Medicine Rotation (4.0)

As scheduled Four-week rotation allows the student to develop skills in managing patients in the emergency room setting. These skills include those necessary for appropriate triage, stabilization, and initial management of patients with traumatic injuries and illnesses, the management of the less life threatening problems that present to the emergency room, working with the pre-hospital emergency medical service team, and making appropriate secondary referrals. Where possible, students participate in grand rounds, noon conferences and other clinically relevant didactic presentations. A set of cognitive objectives guides student reading in preparation for a written examination at the end of the rotation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum. PHAS 6443 Clinical Elective Rotation (4.0)

As Scheduled The four-week elective rotation gives the student the opportunity to: 1) understand and manage complex problems in the particular discipline chosen; 2) understand how additional knowledge and skills can be beneficial in the primary care setting; and 3) understand how to be better serve in a primary care setting. This course may include extended clinical care hours, emergency or hospital and community service as deemed appropriate by the precepting physician. Prerequisite: PHAS 6432, PHAS 6433, PHAS 6436, & PHAS 6441

Capstone Year Courses

PHAS 7401

Capstone Clinical Track I

(4.0)

Fall This is an advanced clinical course designed to augment and update the existing clinical skills and knowledge of the primary care Physician Assistant. Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand and clinically apply advanced principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and management consistent with the Physician Assistant scope of practice in these critical areas of primary care. Evaluation of advanced case studies and discussions highlight this area of concentration. Prerequisite: Completion of Didactic and Clinical Year courses Corequisite: PHAS 7402 and PHAS 7403 PHAS 7402 Capstone Clinical Track II (4.0)

Fall This is an advanced clinical course designed to augment and update the existing clinical skills and knowledge of the primary care Physician Assistant. Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand and clinically apply advanced principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and management consistent with the Physician Assistant scope of practice in these critical areas of primary care. Evaluation of advanced case studies and discussions highlight this area of concentration. Prerequisite: Completion of Didactic and Clinical Year courses Corequisite: PHAS 7401 and PHAS 7403 PHAS 7403 Capstone Clinical Track III (4.0)

Fall This is an advanced clinical course designed to augment and update the existing clinical skills and knowledge of the primary care Physician Assistant. Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand and clinically apply advanced principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and management consistent with the Physician Assistant scope of practice in these critical areas of primary care. Evaluation of advanced case studies and discussions highlight this area of concentration. Prerequisite: Completion of Didactic and Clinical Year courses Corequisite: PHAS 7401 and PHAS 7402 PHAS 7204 Capstone Research Experience (2.0)

Fall This course is web-based and offered through Blackboard Learn. This course is designed to enable graduate-level physician assistant students to apply knowledge, concepts, and skills learned in previous education (PHAS 5114 Evidence-Based Medicine & Medical Research Design). Physician Assistant students research and prepare a written paper on a topic of relevance to clinical medicine using the principles of evidence-based medicine. Students utilize data gathered during PHAS 7401, 7402 and 7403 to plan, formulate, write and report their findings. Prerequisite: Completion of both Didactic and Clinical Year courses including PHAS 5114 Corequisite: PHAS 7401, PHAS 7402, PHAS 7403

PHAS 7205

Capstone Board Review

(2.0)

Fall This course offers the physician assistant student a seminar designed for the synthesis of didactic and clinical education and training as it applies to preparation for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE). Test-taking skills and strategy are discussed. Students are evaluated using a simulated PANCE examination. Students must successfully complete the simulated PANCE examination in order to be certified to take the national PANCE examination. Prerequisite: Completion of Didactic and Clinical Year courses or permission from PAD Corequisite: PHAS 7401, PHAS 7402 and PHAS 7403

Total Didactic Hours Total Clinical Hours Total Capstone Hours Total Curriculum Hours

47 36 16 99

UTPA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT - COST OF ATTENDANCE 1st year

Fall 2013 Tuition and Fees Book List (1st Year) Laptop Medical PDA Medical Kit Lab Coats Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board Medical Malpractice Professional Dues EOR Exams Health Insurance Background check Miscellaneous Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Clinical Rotation Tansportation Total Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Tuition and Fees Books Lab Coats Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board ACLS Professional Dues EOR Exams Miscellaneous Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Clinical Rotation Standard Transportation Total Spring 2014 Overall Total Resident w/ Parents 18 hours $ 4,292.75 yr $ 1,011.00 yr $ 1,500.00 yr $ 499.00 yr $ 1,200.00 4/fall $ 320.00 $ 4,530.00 $ 1,965.00 Insurance $ 69.00 Student $ 180.00 $ 200.00 Student $ 535.00 yr $ 45.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,223.00 $ 1,462.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,044.75 $ 23,853.25 Resident w/ Parents $ 4,292.75 $ 703.22 $ 160.00 $ 863.22 $ 1,965.00 $ 300.00 $ 110.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,004.00 $ 1,462.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,044.75 $ 16,081.69 Resident On Campus $ 4,292.75 $ 1,011.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 499.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 320.00 $ 4,530.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 69.00 $ 180.00 $ 200.00 $ 535.00 $ 45.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,223.00 $ 602.00 $ 582.75 $ 1,184.75 $ 23,768.25 Resident On Campus $ 4,292.75 $ 703.22 $ 160.00 $ 863.22 $ 3,600.00 $ 300.00 $ 110.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,004.00 $ 602.00 $ 582.75 $ 1,184.75 $ 15,996.69 Resident Off Campus $ 4,292.75 $ 1,011.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 499.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 320.00 $ 4,530.00 $ 3,772.00 $ 69.00 $ 180.00 $ 200.00 $ 535.00 $ 45.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,223.00 $ 1,463.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,045.75 $ 47,621.50 Resident Off Campus $ 4,292.75 $ 703.22 $ 160.00 $ 863.22 $ 3,772.00 $ 300.00 $ 110.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,004.00 $ 1,463.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,045.75 $ 32,078.38 Non-Resident w/ Parents $ 10,610.75 $ 1,011.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 499.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 320.00 $ 4,530.00 $ 1,965.00 $ 69.00 $ 180.00 $ 200.00 $ 535.00 $ 45.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,223.00 $ 1,462.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,044.75 $ 30,171.25 Non-Resident w/ Parents $ 10,610.75 $ 703.22 $ 160.00 $ 863.22 $ 1,965.00 $ 300.00 $ 110.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,004.00 $ 1,462.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,044.75 $ 22,399.69 Non-Resident On Campus $ 10,610.75 $ 1,011.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 499.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 320.00 $ 4,530.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 69.00 $ 180.00 $ 200.00 $ 535.00 $ 45.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,223.00 $ 602.00 $ 582.75 $ 1,184.75 $ 30,086.25 Non-Resident On Campus $ 10,610.75 $ 703.22 $ 160.00 $ 863.22 $ 3,600.00 $ 300.00 $ 110.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,004.00 $ 602.00 $ 582.75 $ 1,184.75 $ 22,314.69 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 10,610.75 $ 1,011.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 499.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 320.00 $ 4,530.00 $ 3,772.00 $ 69.00 $ 180.00 $ 200.00 $ 535.00 $ 45.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,223.00 $ 1,463.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,045.75 $ 60,257.50 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 10,610.75 $ 703.22 $ 160.00 $ 863.22 $ 3,772.00 $ 300.00 $ 110.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 2,004.00 $ 1,463.00 $ 582.75 $ 2,045.75 $ 44,714.38

18 hours 2/spr

$ 39,934.94 $ 39,764.94 $ 79,699.88

$ 52,570.94 $ 52,400.94 $ 104,971.88

TOTALS
2013-2014 Academic Year Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Overall Total 36 hours Resident w/ Parents Resident On Campus Resident Off Campus $ 8,585.50 $ 8,585.50 $ 8,585.50 $ 5,393.22 $ 5,393.22 $ 5,393.22 $ 3,930.00 $ 7,200.00 $ 7,544.00 $ 4,446.00 $ 4,446.00 $ 4,446.00 $ 4,089.50 $ 2,369.50 $ 4,091.50 $ 26,444.22 $ 27,994.22 $ 30,060.22 Non-Resident w/ Parents $ 21,221.50 $ 5,393.22 $ 3,930.00 $ 4,446.00 $ 4,089.50 Non-Resident On Campus $ 21,221.50 $ 5,393.22 $ 7,200.00 $ 4,446.00 $ 2,369.50 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 21,221.50 $ 5,393.22 $ 7,544.00 $ 4,446.00 $ 4,091.50

$ 39,080.22 $ 40,630.22 $ 42,696.22

UTPA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT - COST OF ATTENDANCE 2nd year students

Fall 2012 Tuition and Fees Book List (2nd Year) Lab Coats Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board Medical Malpractice Professional Dues Health Insurance Miscellaneous Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Clinical Rotation Transportation Total Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Tuition and Fees Lab Coats Book List (2nd Year) Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board ACLS Miscellaneous Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Clinical Rotation Transportation Total Spring 2013 Overall Total Resident w/ Parents 12 hours $ 3,264.55 yr $ 1,634.61 $ 80.00 $ 1,714.61 $ 1,965.00 Insurance $ 69.00 Student $ 80.00 Student $ 535.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,878.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 13,570.16 Resident w/ Parents $ 4,039.75 $ 80.00 $ - $ 80.00 $ 1,965.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,394.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 4,440.00 $ 5,858.00 $ 13,336.75 Resident On Campus $ 3,264.55 $ 1,634.61 $ 80.00 $ 1,714.61 $ 3,600.00 $ 69.00 $ 80.00 $ 535.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,878.00 $ 572.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 3,902.00 $ 14,359.16 Resident On Campus $ 4,039.75 $ 80.00 $ - $ 80.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,394.00 $ 572.00 $ 4,440.00 $ 5,012.00 $ 14,125.75 Resident Off Campus $ 3,264.55 $ 1,634.61 $ 80.00 $ 1,714.61 $ 3,772.00 $ 69.00 $ 80.00 $ 535.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,878.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 15,377.16 Resident Off Campus $ 4,039.75 $ 80.00 $ - $ 80.00 $ 3,772.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,394.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 4,440.00 $ 5,858.00 $ 15,143.75 Non-Resident w/ Parents $ 7,476.55 $ 1,634.61 $ 80.00 $ 1,714.61 $ 1,965.00 $ 69.00 $ 80.00 $ 535.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,878.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 17,782.16 Non-Resident w/ Parents $ 9,655.75 $ 80.00 $ - $ 80.00 $ 1,965.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,394.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 4,440.00 $ 5,858.00 $ 18,952.75 Non-Resident On Campus $ 7,476.55 $ 1,634.61 $ 80.00 $ 1,714.61 $ 3,600.00 $ 69.00 $ 80.00 $ 535.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,878.00 $ 572.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 3,902.00 $ 18,571.16 Non-Resident On Campus $ 9,655.75 $ 80.00 $ - $ 80.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,394.00 $ 572.00 $ 4,440.00 $ 5,012.00 $ 19,741.75 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 7,476.55 $ 1,634.61 $ 80.00 $ 1,714.61 $ 3,772.00 $ 69.00 $ 80.00 $ 535.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,878.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 19,589.16 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 9,655.75 $ 80.00 $ - $ 80.00 $ 3,772.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,194.00 $ 1,394.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 4,440.00 $ 5,858.00 $ 20,759.75

16 hrs

$ 26,906.91 $ 28,484.91 $ 30,520.91

$ 36,734.91 $ 38,312.91 $ 40,348.91

TOTALS - 2nd Year

2012-2013 Academic Year Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Overall Total 28 hours Resident w/ Parents $ 7,304.30 $ 1,794.61 $ 3,930.00 $ 3,272.00 $ 10,606.00 Resident On Campus Resident Off Campus $ 7,304.30 $ 7,304.30 $ 1,794.61 $ 1,794.61 $ 7,200.00 $ 7,544.00 $ 3,272.00 $ 3,272.00 $ 8,914.00 $ 10,606.00 Non-Resident w/ Parents $ 17,132.30 $ 1,794.61 $ 3,930.00 $ 3,272.00 $ 10,606.00 Non-Resident On Campus $ 17,132.30 $ 1,794.61 $ 7,200.00 $ 3,272.00 $ 8,914.00 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 17,132.30 $ 1,794.61 $ 7,544.00 $ 3,272.00 $ 10,606.00

$ 26,906.91 $ 28,484.91 $ 30,520.91

$ 36,734.91 $ 38,312.91 $ 40,348.91

UTPA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT - COST OF ATTENDANCE 3rd year students (one semester)
2012-2013 Academic Year Tuition and Fees BOOK LIST 3RD YR Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Clinical Rotation Standard Transportation Total Fall 2012 Overall Total 16 hours Resident w/ Parents $ 4,039.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,965.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 13,689.29 Resident On Campus $ 4,039.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 3,600.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 572.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 3,902.00 $ 14,478.29 Resident Off Campus $ 4,039.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 3,772.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 15,496.29 $ 15,496.29 Non-Resident w/ Parents $ 9,655.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,965.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 19,305.29 Non-Resident On Campus $ 9,655.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 3,600.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 572.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 3,902.00 $ 20,094.29 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 9,655.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 3,772.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 1,418.00 $ 3,330.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 21,112.29 $ 21,112.29

$ 13,689.29 $ 14,478.29

$ 19,305.29 $ 20,094.29

TOTALS - 3rd Year (FALL ONLY)

2012-2013 Academic Year Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Standard Room & Board Personal/Misc Standard Transportation Overall Total 16 hours Resident w/ Parents Resident On Campus Resident Off Campus $ 4,039.75 $ 4,039.75 $ 4,039.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,965.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 3,772.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 3,902.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 13,689.29 $ 14,478.29 $ 15,496.29 Non-Resident w/ Parents Non-Resident On Campus $ 9,655.75 $ 9,655.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,706.54 $ 1,965.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 3,902.00 $ 19,305.29 $ 20,094.29 Non-Resident Off Campus $ 9,655.75 $ 1,706.54 $ 3,772.00 $ 1,230.00 $ 4,748.00 $ 21,112.29

Traditional Maste rs Program (100 SCH, 28 month length) Domestic Program Requirements MPAS with a major in Physician Assistant Studies
I. Description of Degree (Traditional Masters Program)

The Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) prepares graduates with intelligence, sound judgment, intellectual honesty, appropriate interpersonal skills, and critical thinking skills. The graduate will be capable of medical patient assessment and developing a plan of action for addressing health concerns. The professional curriculum for PA education includes basic medical, behavioral, and social sciences, introduction to clinical medicine and, supervised clinical practice, and health policy and professional practice issues.

II.

Program Requirements (Traditional Masters Program)

1. Online Application The application to UTPAs graduate programs can be completed online at www.utpa.edu/gradapply 2. Application Fee The University application fee of $50 can be paid online by credit card or electronic check (in the online application). All application fees are non-refundable. 3. Official Transcript s* Official college transcripts are to be sent to the Graduate Studies office directly from all the institutions attended. If the applicant attended UTPA at any time, those official transcripts will be handled by the Graduate Studies office; however, the applicant is responsible for requesting official transcripts to be sent directly from all other institution(s). *Transcripts must be sealed and sent directly from the institution to be considered official. Transcripts will be considered unofficial if they are hand delivered by the applicant or third party regardless if sealed by the institution. Failure to submit a complete/correct application and official transcripts from all institutions attended will result in one of the following: rejection of application, withdrawal of admission offer or disciplinary action including expulsion if the student is enrolled. All submitted documents become the property of UTPA and will not be returned. Adm ission documents will remain on file for one year if the applicant does not attend the University. Documents will be retained for seven years for students enrolled in a masters level program and for ten years for students enrolled in a doctoral program. Please review the Student File Retention Schedule for more details. The University of Texas-Pan American Office of Graduate Studies 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539 Phone (956) 665-3661 Fax (956) 665-2863 gradschool@utpa.edu www.utpa.edu/GradSchool

IMPORTANT: Please request that your official transcripts be mailed directly to the address listed below. It is important that you include the office name and room number to ensure proper delivery. The University of Texas-Pan American Office of Graduate Studies Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 116 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78539 4. Students whose nativ e language is not English or who studied at a university outside the U.S., review Section X for more requirements. 5. No GRE Required No GRE Required to apply for the MPAS. 6. CASPA Central Application Service fo r Physician Assistants (CASPA) application http://www.caspaonline.org 7. Shadowing Experience 50 hours of shadowing experience are required and MUST be documented on the CASPA application experience section. Shadowing is accepted from MD/DO, PA or NP providers only. Shadowing accomplished as an extracurricular activity is preferred. Shadowing while on-the-job or as part of an educational requirement is not considered ideal. 8. Required Prerequisite Coursework Science Upper Level/Advanced Biology* Organic Chem istry and/or Biochemistry with labs** Microbiology with lab Anatomy & Physiology with labs Math Statistics Humanities Introductory P sychology or Abnormal Psychology Total Prerequisite Requirements Semester Credit Hours 6 4 4 8

28

The following c ourses will be considered. Botany courses will not be considered. *Upper Level/Advanced Biology **Chemistry Requirement Genetics (pick at least one course below) Cell Biology Organic Chemistry I with lab Virology Organic Chemistry II with lab Histology Biochemistry I with lab Embryology Biochemistry II with lab

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Medical Microbiology Molecular Biology Imm unology Other Courses with D epartment permission Note: Pass or Credit grades will not be accepted for any science prerequisite course. Credit by examination is accepted for Statistics and Psychology only. All prerequisite science courses must be taken for science majors. Science courses taken for non-science majors will not be accepted. Anatomy & Physiology with a HUMAN focus is preferred. Note to applicants with foreign coursework: Every applicant must meet ALL prerequisite requirements. No prerequisite course waivers or substitutions will be granted. If admitted, foreign medical graduates will not be given advanced placement standing for any Physician Assistant Department co ursework. All matriculates must complete the entire professional curriculum. Application Deadline is October 1st

III.

Application Deadline (Traditional Masters Program)

Note: Applicants must submit all application documents and materials for both applications (CASPA and Graduate School) by the October 1st deadline. Applicants may register for and complete prerequisites during the fall semester in which they are applying. A maximum of four (4) semester credit hours of prerequisite coursework can be taken during the fall semester. Prerequisites taken during the spring semester (after the deadline) will not be accepted. A Bachelors degree or its equivalent is required and must be conferred no later than the semester before beginning the physician assistant curriculum.

IV.

The Admissions Process

Meet minimum Graduate School requirements All applicants must first apply to the Graduate School online. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements for entry into the Graduate School will be forwarded to the Physician Assistant Department for further review. CASPA Application Review a. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements for entry into the Graduate School will considered for CASPA application review. CASPA applications for applicants not meeting Graduate School criteria will not be reviewed. b. The basis for inviting an applicant for interview is competitive. GPAs > 3.0 in the sciences and last 30 hours are m ost competitive. Offers of invitation for interview consider the applicants academic performance represented by coursework, grades, and GPAs. In addition, application review includes, but is not limited to, consideration of non-academic qualifications listed below (listed in no particular order of preference or importance): I. II. III. Awards and Honors Health Care Experience Knowledge of and commitment to the PA profession

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IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Leadership PA shadow time Primary care/South Texas oriented Research background Scholastic achievements Service/volunteerism Work experience

Interview Admissions interviews are granted by the PA program by invitation only. Applicants are selected for interviews based on a holistic evaluation of the entire application and supporting materials. Approximately 80 120 applicants or more are invited for an interview. The interview includes questions to assess the applicants knowledge of the PA profession, motivation and commitment, maturity, intellectual curiosity, interest patterns, interpersonal skills and academic history. Admissions Committee Decisions At the conclusion of all interv iews, the admissions committee (comprised of PA program faculty, medical director, local medical providers and UTPA administration) meets to review all applicants who were interviewed. Forty candidates are selected for admission. The admissions committee will forward their selections to the Graduate School for approval and official notification.

V.

Advanced Placement & Transfer Credit

Advanced placement and waiver of courses in the professional curriculum are not available to applicants or enrolled students in the program. All students and applicants must complete the entire professional curriculum in residence at the University of Texas Pan American. The Physician Assistant Department does not admit students from other physician assistant Departments. All currently o r formerly enrolled physician assistant students at other physician assistant Departments must participate in a competitive admissions process along with all other applicants.

VI.

Program Contact Information

Program Website: http://www.utpa.edu/dept/pasp Department Chair: Frank Am briz, PA-C Admissions Coordinator: Elias Villarreal, Jr., PA-C Email: pastudies@utpa.edu Phone: (956) 665-2298 Program Address: The University of Texas - Pan American Physician Assistant Department 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78539 Phone: (956) 665-2298 Fax: (956)665-2438

VII. Frequently Asked Questions

Transcripts Where do I need to submit my transcripts? Official college transcripts are to be sent to the Graduate Studies office directly from all the institutions The University of Texas-Pan American Office of Graduate Studies 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539 Phone (956) 665-3661 Fax (956) 665-2863 gradschool@utpa.edu www.utpa.edu/GradSchool

attended. If the applicant attended UTPA at any time, those official transcripts will be handled by the Graduate Studies office; however, the applicant is responsible for requesting official transcripts to be sent directly from all other institution(s). Do transcripts need to be sent by the Institutions? Transcripts must be sealed and sent directly from the institution to be considered official. Transcripts will be considered unofficial if they are hand delivered by the applicant or third party regardless if sealed by the institution. Failure to submit a complete/correct applicatio n and official transcripts from all institutions attended will result in one of the following: rejection o f application, withdrawal of admission offer or disciplinary action including expulsion if the student is enrolled. All submitted documents become the property of UTPA and will not be returned. How long will UTPA keep my admission documents? Admission documents will remain on file for one year if the applicant does not attend the University. Documents will be retained for seven years for students enrolled in a masters level program and for ten years for students enrolled in a doctoral program. Please review the Student File Retention Schedule for more details. Online Application Do I need to submit recommendations to the Office of Graduate Studies? No. Recommendations are not required. Who can I contact if I need technical support? http://support.embark.com or support@embark.com If I decide not to enroll, can I use my application again? Each application will be kept on file for one year. If a student decides to reapply within one year, they will not need to pay the application fee. If the student was accepted by a graduate program and is reapplying to the same graduate program, the student may use the shorter re-application form. Can I edit my Application if I have already submitted it? Please make sure that yo u have completed all sections of your application before hitting the submit button as it will then be downloaded for review by the graduate office. You may not edit your application once it has been submitted.

VIII.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Application Checklist

Online application (Graduate School) Application fee (Graduate School) Official transcripts (Graduate School) Completed CASPA application with all supporting materials to CASPA Shadowing Experience
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6.

Prerequisite Coursework

IX. Admission Requirements Domestic Students and International Applicants

Bridge to the Masters Program (16 SCH) Description of Degree (Bridg e to the Masters Program) The Bridge Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies is designed for the graduate Physician Assistant to advance their undergraduate PA degree to the Masters degree. This is a distance learning/online program, allowing graduates to continue working while earning their masters. Specific Degree Requirements (Bridge to the Masters Program) In addition to domestic or international application requirements, this program requires the following: 1. Two Letters of Recommendation from academic and/or professional sources 2. Personal Statement (letter) detailing reasons for pursuing the graduate degree and professional goals 3. Current license as a P hysician Assistant (copy of license required) 4. NCCPA certified 5. Proof of medical malpractice insurance Program Application Deadlin e Dates (Bridge to the Masters Program) Fall Semester: August 1st Spring Semester: November 1st

X. English Proficiency Exam/Evaluation of Educational Records

1. Students whose native language is not English or who studied at a university outside the U.S.: A. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) The institutio n code to forward your scores to the University of Texas-Pan American is 6570 . Scores must be sent directly from Educatio nal Testing Services (ETS) to UTPA. Student copies are not be accepted. Scores are valid for two years. If the test date was more than two years ago, the applicant must retake the examination and request that an official report from ETS be sent to UTPA. UTPA does not accept institutional (or residual) TOEFL exams taken at another institution. The minimum acceptable total score is 500 for paper/pencil tests or 173 for computerbased tests o r 61 for internet-based tests (Note: some programs require a higher score, please check the program requirements page for more information). For more information please visit TOEFL iBT Score Comparison Tables (pdf). The University of Texas-Pan American Office of Graduate Studies 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539 Phone (956) 665-3661 Fax (956) 665-2863 gradschool@utpa.edu www.utpa.edu/GradSchool

The test bulletin of information and registration forms are usually available at American embassies and consulates, offices of the United States. Information Agency, or online at www.ets.org.

B. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Graduate School. Students scoring below a 5.5 on the IELTS will not be eligible for adm ission. For information visit: IELTS.

C. Exceptions to the TOEFL or IELTS Lifetime residents of Australia, Canada (other than Quebec), New Zealand, United Kingdom, or the United States (other than Puerto Rico). Students who have recently and successfully completed at least 30 hours of university level academ ic studies in one of the countries listed.

2. Evaluation of Educational Records for universities outside U.S. Applicants must have their transcript(s) evaluated by Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). Click here for the FCSA application. Additional information is available at www.fcsa.biz or (512) 459-8428. Students may send copies of their transcript(s) directly to FCSA. The student must bring the original copy of the transcript to the Office of Graduate Studies and a copy will be made to be placed in the students file. This can be done at any point after the application is submitted or during the students first semester, but must be done before the student registers for the second semester. Students not complying with this requirement will not be able to register for future semesters. Failure to submit a complete/correct application and official transcripts from all institutions attended will result in one of the following: rejectio n of application, withdrawal o f admission offer or disciplinary action including expulsion if the student is enrolled. All submitted docum ents become the property of UTPA and will not be returned. Admission documents will remain on file for one year if the applicant does not attend the University. Documents will be retained for seven years for students enrolled in a masters level program and for ten years for students enrolled in a doctoral program. Please review the Student File Retention Schedule for more details. Should you have any questions about this, please contact FCSA at: FCSA 1910 Justin Lane Austin, TX 78757-2411 Phone (512) 459-8428 Fax (512) 459-4565 E-mail: info@fcsa.biz Website: www.fcsa.biz

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Admissions Statistics: Class of 2011-2013

Age Sex Residency

X = 26 Male = 8 (16%) RGV 28 (56%) Doctorate Masters Bachelors Overall GPA Overall Sciences Last 30 Hours

Range = 20-50 Female = 42 (84%) Non-RGV 22 (44%) 2 (4%) 4 (8%) 44 (88%) 3.46 3.34 3.7 14 (28%) 25 (50%) 1 (2%) 10 (20%)

Education

GPAs

Race/Ethnicity

White/Caucasian Hispanic African American Asian U.S.

Citizenship Other

46 (92%) 4 (8%)

Admissions Statistics: Class of 2012-2014

Age Sex Residency

X = 24 Male = 13 (26%) RGV 18 (36%) Doctorate Masters Bachelors Overall GPA Overall Sciences Last 30 Hours

Range = 21-57 Female = 37 (74%) Non-RGV 32 (64%) 4 (8%) 6 (12%) 50 (100%) 3.41 3.27 3.73 25 (50%) 21 (42%) 3 (6%) 12 (24%)

Education

GPAs

Race/Ethnicity

White/Caucasian Hispanic African American Asian U.S.

Citizenship Other

48 (96%) 2 (4%)

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Pass Rate Summary Report

Program Name: The University of Texas - Pan American Program Number: 1160 Class Name: May 2008 Test Taker Status: First Time Takers

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1 of 1

Class May 2008 May 2009 December 2010 May 2010 December 2011 December 2012

Group First Time Takers First Time Takers First Time Takers First Time Takers First Time Takers First Time Takers 78

Year 2008 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012

Students Program (First Time Takers) Pass Rate 30 33 34 4 40 44 93% 79% 82% 50% 68% 77%

NCCPA National (First Time Takers) Pass Rate 94% 92% 94% 94% 91% 93%

First Time Takers 5 Year Average:

PANCE Examination Statistics

Year
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Total Test Takers

22 25 27 21 26 28 28 33 33 34 40 50

Total Passed
(first time takers)

(first time takers)

% Pass
72.7 84 66.7 81 81 92.9 85.7 94 78 82.4 68

(includes repeat takers)

Total Passed
22 24 26 21 25 28 27 33 31 33 37* In Progress

(includes repeat takers)

% Pass
100 96 96.3 100 96.2 100 96.4 100 94 97 92.5*

16 21 18 17 21 26 24 31 26 28 27 15*

In Progress

In Progress

*Testing still in progress