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Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Chapman University-Crean College MMS PA Studies Program sponsored by Chapman University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2030. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy..
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website here.
Mission | Vision | Goals
MISSION
To provide a personalized and exceptional medical education, that inspires compassionate and collaborative health care providers who enhance access to high-quality care in the community.
VISION
To educate a highly competent, culturally sensitive, ethical, and insightful PA who is ready to take on the challenges of healthcare in both the primary and specialty care areas. Chapman University faculty and staff will strive to inspire students with a personalized educational experience to become leaders who seek scholarly endeavors and show a commitment to service in diverse communities. Our graduates will practice evidence-based medicine as part of an interdisciplinary team while providing a positive impact on the global health system.
GOALS
- Provide an exceptional medical education that prepares students for success on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Measurement: Students will exceed the ARC-PA established pass rate currently set at 85% on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) for first-time takers.
PANCE Exam Performance Summary Report
Five Year First Time Taker Summary Report
- Prepare students for success in clinical rotations. Measurement: Mean score on preceptor end of rotation evaluation of students will meet or exceed 3.5/5.
Preceptor End of Rotation Evaluation Summary Report
- Prepare graduates for success as entry-level PAs. Measurement: Program will publish results of alumni employment survey taken 6 months after graduation for individuals actively seeking employment. Class of 2018 Alumni Survey Summary
Program Chair: Dr. Michael Burney
Rinker Health Science Campus
9401 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618
Admissions:
(714) 744-2190
Main: (714) 744-7631
Fax: (714) 744-7911
paadmit@chapman.edu