Contact Info
University of Colorado PA Program
Mail Stop F543
13001 E. 17th Place, Room E7019
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Phone: (303) 724-7963
Fax: (303) 724-1350
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CHA/PA Program Overview
The three-year, innovative curriculum of the University of Colorado PA program is designed to integrate clinical and basic sciences to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice medicine as part of the health care team. Graduates practice in all areas of medicine and serve patients of all ages.
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Welcome from the Director
Welcome to the University of Colorado Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant (CHA/PA) Program. I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our program and students. You will see that we are unique among Physician Assistant programs in terms of our curriculum and courses. We are proud to be a part of this dynamic educational program that is consistently among the top-ranked programs according to US News and World Report.
Over the past 50 years, over 1,200 CHA/PA graduates have entered the workforce. CHA/PA alumni can be found throughout Colorado and across the United States, practicing in a wide variety of primary and specialty care settings.
The program is also recognized for its unique educational value and comprehensive physician assistant training. Costs for our three-year program for both in-state and out-of-state students are lower or comparable to most two-year training experiences. In 2018, we launched the Colorado Curriculum. Based on current research in learning theory, this curriculum is designed to support learner mastery of the complex concepts of patient care. In addition to our extensive adult curriculum and integrated clinical training across all three years, we offer additional training in pediatric medicine and behavioral health as well as track options in rural and global health.
We are proud of our program and fortunate to be at the heart of a vibrant and growing health sciences center. The Anschutz Medical Campus has state-of-the-art hospitals, research centers, and nationally recognized health professional schools. Our campus was also built with a vision of interprofessional education; through our longitudinal interprofessional training curriculum, we are working together to prepare all our learners for team-based practice models of the future.
Thanks for your interest and I hope to see you on campus.
Jonathan Bowser
CHA/PA Program Director
Associate Dean of Physician Assistant Studies
Associate Professor, Section Head of Pediatrics
Newsletter
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Welcome, Prospective Students!
The Physician Assistant program at the CU School of Medicine is a graduate-level program awarding a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) upon completion. The 36-month, full-time curriculum provides comprehensive physician assistant education in primary care across the lifespan, with expanded training in pediatrics and care of the medically underserved.
One class of 44 students is enrolled in the summer semester each year through a competitive admissions process. Please read on for details on how to apply, prerequisites, and much more!
Admissions Procedures
How do I apply? Information on deadlines, the CASPA application, the supplemental application, and CASPer.
Admissions process - An overview of requirements, application processing, and interviews.
Admissions Timeline - Table outlining the admission's timeline from application to orientation.
Prerequisites and Program Requirements
Information on prerequisites, including minimum GPAs, courses required before applying, courses required before matriculation, and coursework taken outside the U.S. You can find a Prerequisite Worksheet on this page to help you determine what prerequisite coursework you still have outstanding, as well as a list of advisors at local institutions.
Technical standards - Outlines the technical standards required for admission, promotion, and graduation.
Questions?
Information Sessions - Attend an information session to get an overview of the CHA/PA program and prerequisites. Following the presentation, current students will answer your questions and give you a tour of the campus!
Frequently Asked Questions - Review for commonly asked questions about the program, applications, and courses.
Contact Info
University of Colorado PA Program
Mail Stop F543
13001 E. 17th Place, Room E7019
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Phone: (303) 724-7963
Fax: (303) 724-1350
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Newsletter
Would you like to receive our newsletter? It is sent quarterly to all those interested in CHA/PA. E-mail PA-info@ucdenver.edu to sign up.
Interprofessional Education and Tracks
Educational content is enhanced through the applications of family-centered care, behavioral and psychosocial perspectives as well as social and community initiatives for health and wellness. The program has integrated content in public health, oral health, professionalism, and interprofessional education. Students with a personal area of interest may also have the opportunity to participate in specialized tracks to enhance learning in Rural, Global Health, and Pediatric Critical and Acute Care.
Clinical Experience and Affiliates
The curriculum includes a fully integrated clinical curriculum across all three years with clinical rotations in the hospital and community settings. During clinical experiences, students participate in history-taking, physical examination and assessment, development of a differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making and planning of treatments and interventions. Students work closely with preceptors and other members of the health care team and are evaluated on skills and competencies required for patient care.
As a part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, the faculty of the entire school of medicine and affiliates contribute greatly to the quality of the learning experiences provided at the CHA/PA Program. Affiliations with the University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and Denver Health and Hospitals in addition to community centers and clinics provide a network of clinical rotations to enhance the training of students. The faculty within the departments of Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and others regularly participate in both classroom and clinical training of the CHA/PA Program students.
Degree
The University of Colorado PA Program has gained national recognition for its curriculum in primary care medicine. The Program confers a Professional Master’s Degree (MPAS). In accordance with the mission of the program, the CHA/PA Program curriculum provides comprehensive physician assistant education in primary medical care with additional training in pediatrics and the need for service to disadvantaged, at risk and medically underserved populations. There are specific requirements that all students must complete to receive the MPAS degree from our fully accredited PA Program. Graduates are well prepared to perform in primary care practice with patients across the lifespan. Historically our students have performed above the national average in score and passing rate on the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examinations.
Graduation and awarding of the Masters of Physician Assistant Studies is based upon the following requirements:
- Successful completion of all coursework and rotations of the University of Colorado PA Program
- Exhibiting professionalism throughout the course of study
- Successful completion of the Comprehensive Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills Examinations
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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 Only
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. Restricted to CHA/PA students. Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment. Pre-requisite: Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Spring.
Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to hospitalized adult inpatient medicine.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail 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 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restricted to CHA/PA students:
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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 Only
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 pursing an independent course of study for 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Retrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Retrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Spring.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail 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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail 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 cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail 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 dermatologic, head, ears, eyes, nose and throat conditions.Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail 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 presenting with musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions. Requisite: Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail 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 presenting with endocrine and reproductive conditions. Requisite: Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail 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 psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. Requisite: Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
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. Requisite: Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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 Only
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 Only
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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
Students will develop assessment and patient management skills in care of patients in emergency medicine settings. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to hospitalized adult inpatient medicine.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This course is offered to those students that are pursuing an independent course of study for 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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 Only
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 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Two-week Spanish language immersion experience followed by a two-week primary care experience in the country of Guatemala. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Registration restricted to CHA/PA students only
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Summer.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Spring.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Spring.
2 week experiential learning opportunity associated with interprofessional track area of interest. Restricted to CHA/PA Students in authorized track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Prerequisite: Restricted to CHA/PA Students in authorized track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Summer.
2 week experiential learning opportunity associated with interprofessional rural track. Restricted to CHA/PA Students in authorized track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Prerequisites: Restricted to CHA/PA Students in authorized track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Summer.
4 week experiential learning opportunity associated with interprofessional track area of interest. Restricted to CHA/PA Students in authorized track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Prerequisites: Restricted to CHA/PA Students in authorized track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Summer.
An elective clinical experience for 2nd year Physician Assistant students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail with IP
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Students will learn clinical skills for pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical medicine. This will include history taking, physical diagnosis, assessment and patient management. Students will observe or participate in surgical procedures under the supervision of community clinical preceptors.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This course involves active participation as a member of the critical and acute care or inpatient team in a pediatric teaching hospital. Restricted to CHA/PA students. Students must complete application process and be accepted before enrollment.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This course involves active participation in the care of neonates in a teaching hospital. Attendance at morning rounds, making case presentations and participating in the night and weekend call schedule are required. Students are encouraged to attend deliveries and perform circumcisions and other procedures with appropriate supervision. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
The course involves active participation in an ambulatory primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent and preventative care.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Repeatable. Max Credits: 43.
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This clinical experience involves active participation in a specialty area of pediatric medicine for 4 weeks. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Repeatable. Max Credits: 43.
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This course involves active participation in the care of patients in a clinical setting specializing in adolescent medicine, with an emphasis on the medical, psychosocial, developmental, educational and sexual issues that are unique to adolescents. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
The course involves active participation in an ambulatory primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent and preventative care.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This course involves active participation as a member of the house-staff inpatient team in a teaching hospital. Attendance at morning rounds,making case presentations and participating in the night and weekend call schedule are required. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Clinical experience designed to give the student an introduction to hospitalized adult inpatient medicine.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
The course involves active participation in an ambulatory primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent and preventative care.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
The course involves active participation in an emergency department or urgent care practice. Attendance at meetings, conferences, and participating in the night and weekend call schedule are required. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This block is comprised of three sections which must be completed in sequence in a single family medicine practice located in rural Colorado. The sequence involves participation in the care of patients in a family medicine setting, including health maintenance, diagnosis and treatment, patient education and follow-up for patients of all ages. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Repeatable. Max Credits: 4.
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This clinical experience involves active participation in a specialty area of adult medicine for 4 weeks. Restrictions: Course restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Repeatable. Max Credits: 4.
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Four week clinic experience in the country of Guaemala. Requisite: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Four-week rotation in the country of Guatemala in fulfillment of Global Health Track Requirement
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
The course involves active participation in an ambulatory primary care practice with exposure to patients and caregivers across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, women of child-bearing age, adult and geriatric patients. The student will have exposure to patients requiring acute, chronic, emergent and preventative care.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Course involves participation in the care of patients in a behavioral or mental health setting. Prerequisite: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course involves clinical preparation modules, courses, workshops and practice activities.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
This course is a continuation of MPAS 6978.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Third year clinical affords students the opportunity to present a patient encounter using multimedia technology and evidence-based research. This forum will encourage discussion of a vast array of medical conditions. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Retrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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. Requisites: Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall.
Registration is restricted to those students enrolled in authorized Track. Permission must be given from the CHA/PA Program Associate Director of Curriculum and Course Directors from the SOM Faculty. Restrictions: Restricted to CHA/PA Students enrolled in Track; Must receive approval from Associate Director of Curriculum.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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 16 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
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 Only
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 48 hours during the semester they are enrolled. Restricted to CHA/PA students.
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail Only
A- MPAS Majors Only
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CHA/PA Faculty and Staff
Core Faculty
Jonathan M. Bowser, MS, PA-C
Program Director
Associate Dean
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Section Head
Tai Lockspeiser, MD, MHPE
Medical Director
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Jacqueline Sivahop, Ed.D., PA-C
Associate Program Director — Program Quality
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Amy Akerman, MPAS, PA-C
Faculty
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics