PA Program Mission, Policies, and Procedures

Mission Statement

The mission of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program is to educate students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in clinical, community, and academic service to humanity by building upon its foundations of Humanics and academic excellence.

Values

1. Integrity and Professionalism
2. Diversity and Inclusion
3. Leadership and Service to the Community
4. Adaptability and Resilience
5. Teamwork and Interpersonal Communication 

Program Policies and Procedures

The PA Program Professional Phase Handbook is an excellent guide to navigating your experience as a student at Springfield College. The handbook is updated annually and as needed as when new policies arise.

As an interested applicant, new matriculating student, or current student, there are a few policies about which you should be aware:

• Students are required to provide documentation proving a current health screening and an up-to-date immunization record based on current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and Massachusetts state requirements for college students.
• Students are not required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors.
• Students are not encouraged to work while in the program.
• The program does not grant advanced placement to any applicant or enrolled student.
• The program has only one location and all policies in the handbook apply to all professional phase students, both on campus and on clinical sites.
• Other important policies and procedures that should be reviewed are listed below and are explained in detail in the PA Program Professional Phase Handbook:
  • Remediation, deceleration, dismissal, and withdrawal
  • Student grievances and appeals
  • Requirements and deadlines for progression and completion of the program