PC students now can enroll in JWU physician assistant studies program

PROVIDENCE – Providence College students can now enroll in Johnson & Wales University’s physician assistant studies program, thanks to an agreement reached Wednesday between the two higher learning institutions.
The agreement will provide preferred admission for up to six qualified Providence College graduates for each admission cycle in the master’s degree program at Johnson & Wales.
“Now, rather than leave the state of Rhode Island to become a [physician assistant], our students can remain in the state and receive training in a state-of-the-art facility in this collaboration with Johnson & Wales University. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students, a win-win for our respective institutions, and a benefit to the city of Providence and to the state of Rhode Island,” Providence College Provost Hugh F. Lena said in a statement.
Johnson & Wales University Provost Tom L. Dwyer said it long has been the practice at Johnson & Wales to anticipate where market demand will be for college graduates.
“A few years ago, much of our research pointed in the direction of physician assistant. Adding this graduate course of study provided the university the opportunity to expand its academic offerings to include the health sciences. This fall, we will be introducing a major in biology and we expect some of those students, after they graduate, to continue on in our master of science in physician assistant studies. With this articulation agreement, we are opening the door for Providence College students to continue their education at Johnson & Wales,” Dwyer said.
According to the agreement, requirements include:

  • A list of required courses in the sciences
  • Completion of the GREs
  • Completion of 250 direct patient hours
  • GPA of at least 3.30 (overall and in sciences with no grade below “C”)
  • Recommendation from PC science faculty
  • PA shadowing hours

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