This first year course is designed to introduce learners to the Anschutz Medical Campus, fundamentals of learning strategies, PA professional roles, wellness and resilience and the clinical presentation curriculum.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with hematologic, infection, inflammation and malignancy conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with gastrointestinal, genitourinary and renal conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with dermatologic, head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with endocrine and reproductive conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment covering both the basic sciences and clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with psychiatric conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation. This is a continuation of MPAS 5020.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a first-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a preparatory course that provides a fundamental orientation to the clinical environment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to ambulatory medicine and an understanding of pediatric and family practice medicine.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to pediatric critical and acute care and pediatric inpatient medicine. Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to hospitalized adult inpatient medicine. Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 32 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Learners are immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners are immersed in a first-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. This course is a continuation of MPAS 5985.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with hematologic, infection, inflammation and malignancy conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with gastrointestinal, genitourinary and renal conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with dermatologic, head, ears, eyes, nose and throat conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for presenting with endocrine and reproductive conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment applying advanced principles of clinical medicine necessary for a primary care provider to care for patients presenting with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience to facilitate the development of various clinical skills through discussion and simulation. This is a continuation of MPAS 6020.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners will be engaged in a second-year longitudinal learning experience dedicated to role development of a practitioner who cares for patients across the lifespan including professionalism, advocacy, preventative medicine and patient wellness.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Skills will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in care of pediatric patients in critical and acute care and inpatient settings. Restricted to CHA/PA students who have completed MPAS 5911.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in care of patients in emergency medicine settings.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in care of adult patients in an inpatient setting. Restricted to CHA/PA students who have completed MPAS 5944.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Approval is required by the CHA/PA Program. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Approval is required by the Associate Director of Curriculum. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 32 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restricted to CHA/PA students.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Approval is required by the CHA/PA Program. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in women's health under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Two-week Spanish language immersion experience followed by a two-week primary care clinic experience in the country of Guatemala. Approval must be given by the CHA/PA Course Director prior to enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

Two-week Spanish language immersion experience followed by a two-week clinic experience in the country of Guatemala for fulfillment of Global Health Track requirements. Approval must be given by the CHA/PA Course Director and CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor prior to enrollment.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Summer.

Learners are immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

Learners are immersed in a second-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. This course is a continuation of MPAS 6675.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Spring.

The course involves active participation in a surgical setting, to include the operating room, with exposure to patients requiring surgical management, to include pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care. Participation in night and weekend hours and attendance at meetings and conferences may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) setting at the Children’s Hospital Colorado for students selected to the PCACLE Track. The student will be exposed to infants, children or adolescents requiring acute, chronic, or emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in the care of neonates in a teaching hospital, inpatient setting. Attendance at morning rounds, making case presentations and participating in the night and weekend call schedule may be required. Students are encouraged to attend deliveries and perform circumcisions and other procedures with appropriate supervision. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care pediatric practice with exposure to pediatric patients, to include infants, children, and adolescents. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 43.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient hospital setting. The student will be exposed to infants, children or adolescents requiring acute, chronic, or emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in a general or specialty pediatric practice in an outpatient, surgical or inpatient setting. The student will be exposed to infants, children or adolescents requiring acute, chronic, emergent or preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 43.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in the care of adolescents in an outpatient or inpatient setting. The student will be exposed to adolescents requiring preventive, emergent, acute or chronic care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care practice with exposure to adolescents, adults, and elderly patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient hospital setting. The student will be exposed to adults or elderly patients requiring acute, chronic, or emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an inpatient hospital setting at the University of Colorado Hospital for students in the CHANGE Track. The student will be exposed to adults or elderly patients requiring acute, chronic, or emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care practice with exposure to patients presenting with women’s health conditions, including prenatal and gynecologic care. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an emergency room setting with exposure to patients across the lifespan, to include infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute and emergent care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Learners are immersed in a third-year integrated learning environment that brings a rural lens to their professional studies. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 2.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in a general or specialty adult practice in an outpatient, surgical or inpatient setting. The student will be exposed to adults and the elderly requiring acute, chronic, emergent or preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 4.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an elective global health experience in Guatemala. The student will be exposed to care of patients across the lifespan, to include adults and the elderly with health disparities and global influences. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Night and weekend call may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an elective global health experience in Guatemala. The student will be exposed to care of patients across the lifespan with health disparities and global influences. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and/or mental health conditions as well. Night and weekend call may be required. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from a CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an ambulatory or hospital-based primary care practice with exposure to adult and elderly patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, and preventative care. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required. This course may be used to fulfill the program requirement of service to medically underserved populations.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in a behavioral health/psychiatry practice in an outpatient, emergency, or inpatient facility. The student may be exposed to children, adolescents, adults, and elderly requiring acute, chronic, or emergent management of mental health conditions. Participating in night and weekend hours may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This 2-semester course (MPAS 6978 and MPAS 6979) provides additional preparation to students for their clinical careers after graduation, including discussions and assignments related to systems-based practice, professional development, and resiliency. Students will complete their capstone project within this 2-semester course.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

This 2-semester course (MPAS 6978 and MPAS 6979) provides additional preparation to students for their clinical careers after graduation, including discussions and assignments related to systems-based practice, professional development, and resiliency. Students will complete their capstone project within this 2-semester course.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The course involves active participation in an elective global health experience for participants of the Global Health Track in Tanzania. The student will be exposed to care of patients across the lifespan, to include adults and the elderly with health disparities and global influences. There is potential for exposure to behavioral and mental health conditions as well. Night and weekend call may be required.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course prepares its participants for international experiences and future global health work. This is an interactive training course which incorporates readings, lectures, small group problem based learning exercises, technical skill sessions and a disaster simulation exercise. Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Global Health Track Faculty Advisor.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 32 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue additional study and learning content under guidance of a faculty member. Instructor approval is required. This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

A- MPAS Majors Only

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.