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Master of Science in Physician Assistant
South University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant program could provide the opportunity for students to achieve their career goals. As students study and pursue becoming a physician assistant, the program instills fundamental medical concepts, provides students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to achieve clinical competence as medical professionals who will serve as valued members of the healthcare team. The Physician Assistant program is designed to provide students with effective learning opportunities that will prepare them to perform their expected competencies in an ethical, legal, safe and effective manner upon graduation.
Physician assistants perform medical functions that include, but are not limited to, evaluation, monitoring, diagnostics, therapeutics, counseling, and referral. The scope of practice varies according to state laws, the medical setting, and the experience of the physician assistant.
South University Physician Assistant Program graduates are eligible to pursue national certification by sitting for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) developed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Please see the Professional Licensure Disclosure in the South University Academic Catalog for the determinations if our program meets the professional licensure requirements in your state of residence.
South University does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University. Students must pass the certification exam and obtain professional state licensure to work in their respective field.
South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the South University, West Palm Beach Physician Assistant Program sponsored by South University, West Palm Beach.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-south-university-west-palm-beach/
Admissions Requirements
Procedure for Admission to the Master in Science Physician Assistant (MSPA) Program
Entrance to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) program is gained through a formal application review and an interview. Application to the program is made through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). Applicants must specifically designate the South University campus(es) to which their application should be submitted within the CASPA system.
A completed application must be submitted through CASPA in order to be reviewed by any of the South University campuses. The application cycle for the January start will begin in April annually. The deadline for all application materials to be complete* in the CASPA application portal is August 1st annually.
To apply for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree program at South University, West Palm Beach, individuals must:
- Complete CASPA online Applications including submission of all transcripts and GRE scores.
- Official GRE scores for the General Test (verbal, quantitative, and written essay) are required to be electronically submitted to CASPA through ETS (Educational Testing Service) using the West Palm Beach program GRE Code: 7108. Paper copies are not accepted.
*This is the date your application became complete and was placed in the verification queue. Your complete date is the day your final required item - a transcript, reference letter, payment, or e-submitted application - posted to your CASPA account.
**Please do not send transcripts directly to South University. Transcripts should be sent to CASPA.
Individuals whose applications are deemed competitive will be invited for a required interview. Therefore, those who apply early in the admission cycle are more likely to be granted an interview than those who apply later. Each program concludes interviews for the admissions cycle upon filling all available seats. Not all qualified applicants will receive an interview.
Students who are offered a seat in the Physician Assistant program are only permitted to reserve a seat at one campus. Within 14 days of the applicant signing and submitting the acceptance form, it is the responsibility of the applicant to notify any other South University Physician Assistant program(s) of their intent to withdraw. Seat acceptance fees are non-transferable to other South University programs.
Note: Applicants should refer to the Physician Assistant Program policy on Acceptance Fee for more details.
Admission Criteria
Selection for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission. Successful applicants will generally exceed the minimum criteria. The following criteria represent the minimum conditions established for students interested in applying to the South University Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree program:
- Applicants must have an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution no later than August 1st of the year they apply.
- Applicants must have an overall GPA as calculated by the CASPA service of 3.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale) (including undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate coursework).
- Applicants should have a Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) science GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) as calculated by the CASPA service.
- Applicants must submit scores from the GRE general exam directly to the CASPA service using the South University PA program code 7108.
- At least three letters of reference on the CASPA application must be submitted.
- At least one reference on the CASPA application must be from a physician (MD/DO), Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with whom the applicant has worked or shadowed and to whom the applicant is not related. Impressive, well- articulated, and unequivocal letters attesting to the applicant’s motivation, communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, and future contribution towards health care are considered competitive. Preference is granted to applicants with letter(s) from a PA.
Clinical Experience
Clinical experiences should provide the applicant with a knowledge of and orientation to the presentation, signs, and symptoms of a variety of ill or injured patients. Although clinical experience is not required, preference is given to applicants who have direct patient care experience (i.e., care that involves personal interaction with patients such as: physical therapist, respiratory therapist, emergency medical technician/paramedic, nurse, medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, or other similar professions). However, there is no requirement for a predetermined number of hours (or months) of health care experience to be earned by an applicant.
Admissions Committee Selection Factors
The Admissions Committee considers the following selection factors in awarding preference to applicants:
Academic achievement (overall GPA, BCP, GRE).
- Preference will be given to those with an overall GPA at or above 3.4.
- Preference will be given to those with a prerequisite Biology-Chemistry-Physics (BCP) GPA at or above 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale) as calculated by the CASPA service.
- Preference will be given to those with GRE scores (Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning) of 146 or above.
- Preference will be given to those with a GRE Analytic Writing Score of 3.5 and above.
Quality of letters of reference from medical providers (e.g., MD, DO, NP, PA).
- References from Physician Assistants (PAs) are preferred.
Clinical experience that requires direct patient care.
- Preference is given to applicants with clinical experience that requires direct patient care, such as: physical therapist, respiratory therapist, medical assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT)/paramedic, nurse, or certified nursing assistant (CNA).
Personal statement/essay.
Healthcare provider mentorship/shadowing experiences.
Community service.
Interview performance.
Evidence of an applicant’s interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, professionalism, motivation, academic potential, communication, knowledge of the PA profession and the health care system with an alignment to the mission and vision of the program are assessed by the Admissions committee in awarding preference. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program adheres to the South University Non-discrimination policy.
Post-Acceptance Requirements
Accepted applicants will be required to complete the following items in order to obtain approval for matriculation in January:
- Satisfactory Criminal Background and Drug Screen Report
- Health/Immunization Requirements
- Health Insurance Documentation
- Baccalaureate Diploma Verification
- American Heart Association (AHA) Approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- FAFSA application (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) submission for those applying for financial aid
Applicants seeking admissions to the Physician Assistant program must abide by the College of Health Professions Background Check Policy and Substance Abuse and Screening Policy. Acceptance into a South University program or its completion does not guarantee that a student will be able to obtain subsequent licensure or certification.
All Physician Assistant program students are responsible for meeting matriculation deadlines and requirements as published within the campus-specific Enrollment Guide. There is a $1000 acceptance fee, which is non-refundable, for those applicants accepted into the Physician Assistant program at South University, West Palm Beach. Acceptance fees are applied towards tuition.
If you have questions in regards to the application process, please contact the West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program office by calling 561-273-6520 or by email at malwilliams@southuniversity.edu.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Courses
Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses listed below with a grade of C or better at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university prior to submission of his/her application. The PA program accepts prerequisite coursework completed in an online, virtual, or on-ground format from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
PREREQUISITE | DURATION | |
Required | Anatomy and Physiology | 2 courses (sequenced)
OR
No course substitutions are accepted for this requirement. |
General Biology | 2 courses Required:
Alternative Substitution for Biology II ONLY:
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General Chemistry and Labs | 2 courses Required:
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Microbiology with Lab | 1 course No course substitutions are accepted for this requirement. | |
Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry | 1 course Lab recommended, not required. |
In general, prerequisite coursework with titles that include "Essentials of," "Survey of," or "Introduction to," unless specifically designed for science majors, are considered less competitive.
Basic science courses should be those for science majors. The General Biology and Biochemistry courses are recommended to include a lab, but it is not required.
Only courses (excluding General Biology, Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry) with an associated lab will be given credit for fulfilling prerequisite requirements. In the event that a laboratory is not offered with a prerequisite course, applicants may request the lab requirement for that course be waived by contacting the program. Lab waivers and/or course substitutions are granted at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Applicants requesting such should be prepared to submit supporting documents, including, but not limited to, course descriptions and syllabi.
The South University Master of Science in Physician Assistant program accepts credit for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. AP courses taken and successfully completed will be counted as one course credit towards completion of the respective prerequisite subject. Grades earned in AP courses are not used in the calculation of the applicant's overall or prerequisite GPA.
The South University Master of Science in Physician Assistant program does not accept College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit for any prerequisite requirements.
South University Master of Science in Physician Assistant programs do not accept a transfer of credits from other physician assistant programs or provide enrolled students with a waiver of credit (i.e., advanced placement) for any component of the required curricular coursework. Please review the
Transfer of Credit policy for more information. All students must complete each course in the South University Master of Science in Physician Assistant curriculum.
Admissions Calendar
Admissions Cycle Calendar
End of April
CASPA begins accepting applications for the following year.
July – November
Admissions Interviews
August 1st
Application deadline for which application must be in “Complete” status with CASPA for consideration of matriculation the following January.
January
Classes begin.
Curriculum
Didactic Phase Total: 100 Credits
Clinical Phase Total: 74
The courses below are offered on an as needed basis:
No physician assistant credits from another institution may transfer into the didactic or clinical phase. Master of Science in Physician Assistant students must complete the entire 27-month program (174 credit hours) at South University.
Program Goals
The following are program goals for the South University, West Palm Beach Physician Assistant program:
• The program aims to foster a culture of inclusivity and equity for students, faculty, and staff by means of education and resources.
• The program will strive to adequately prepare graduating students to achieve a first-time pass rate that exceeds the national average upon completion of the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE).
• The program will provide opportunities for local community service and outreach that foster a commitment to reducing health disparities.
Please click HERE for information on our Physician Assistant program and effectiveness in achieving program goals.
(Note: Requirements for NCCPA Certification are determined by the NCCPA and are subject to change without notification to South University. Graduation from the South University, West Palm Beach Physician Assistant program does not guarantee certification or employment.)
PANCE Certification and Attrition
Graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program must pass the national Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) in order to acquire state licensure to practice. This exam is developed jointly by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Below are the percentage pass rates for the first-time test takers of the PANCE for the past five South University West Palm Beach, Physician Assistant Studies graduating classes.
Click the link below to view the pass rates of South University, West Palm Beach students.
View PANCE pass rates of South University, West Palm Beach students.
South University does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University.
Student Attrition
To view the South University, West Palm Beach PA program student attrition information, please click HERE.
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Tuition for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Degree
Per Quarter: $10,856.00
Total Tuition: $97,704.00
Required Fees for the MSPA Degree
Acceptance Fee: $1,000.00 (Non-refundable/applied to tuition)
Registration Fees: $225.00 ($25.00 per term)
Graduation Fee: $250.00
Textbooks: $2,610.00 ($15.00 per credit hour)
Technology Fee: $3,480.00 ($20.00 per credit hour)
Clinical Experience Fee: $9,000.00 ($1,000.00 per quarter)
Other Estimated Costs for the MSPA Degree
(South University will not charge for these costs. They are the student's responsibility.)
American Academy of Physician Assistant (AAPA) Student Membership Fee: $75.00 (One-time fee)
Professional Instruments: $1,100.00 (Approximate)
Surgical Scrubs: $100.00 (Approximate)
Laptop Computer and Privacy Screen: $1,500.00 (Approximate)
Background Check: $800.00 (Additional fees may apply to the base package fee contingent upon credentialing requirements of the hospital.) (Approximate)
State Association Fees: $60.00 (Approximate, can vary by state)
American Heart Association approved BLS: $100.00 (Approximate)
Estimated Total for the MSPA Degree
Tuition and Fees: $117,004.00
Tuition and fees are subject to change. The tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents is the same. Acceptance fee is non-refundable and upon acceptance is applied toward the student’s tuition. If a student decides not to attend after accepting, the fee will not be refunded.
All students are required to have a laptop computer with wireless internet access for use in the multimedia classroom. Purchase of these items is not recommended prior to acceptance into the program because of specific requirements provided upon enrollment.
Inclusive in Tuition, Technology, and Digital Resources
Students obtain access to the following digital platforms:
- Lecturio, Rosh Review, Up-To-Date
- AccessMedicine, AccessPharmacy, AccessAnesthesiology, Case Files Collection
- Complete Anatomy 3D4, My EKG Lab
- Butterfly Ultrasound Technology
- PANCE Board Review in person sessions and digital test bank questions
- CORE clinical logging and portfolio resources
- PAEA End of Rotation Exams, End of Curriculum Exams, PACKRAT1 and PACKRAT2
- PAVMT (PAs in Virtual Medicine and Telemedicine) up-to-date medical technology trends
- LinkedIn Learning
- Bright Space Learning Management System
- ExamSoft Testing Platform
Clinical Experience fees support the recruitment of clinical sites across the nation, strengthen the quality of the learning experience, and subsidize the increasing costs of clinical sites.
Students may be scheduled for rotations outside the local campus geographical area.
All students should plan to travel/commute and/or relocate for some clinical rotations. Students are given the opportunity to share their scheduling preferences during their pre-clinical meetings. This will provide the Clinical Education Team with information which may have a bearing on their rotation assignments. Students are responsible for their credentialing, transportation, housing, and living expenses during their clinical year. Expenses will vary depending on the location of each rotation site.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
All charges are due and payable on or before the registration date for each quarter. Circumstances which prevent a student from adhering to these dates should be discussed with the financial aid office. Students attending school under grants and/or loans should confer with the financial aid office concerning payment of fees. Students attending school under the G.I. Bill may discuss payment of school fees with the Director of Financial Aid. Failure to make proper payments, unless otherwise cleared by the financial aid office, will result in dismissal from the university. Grades will not be issued, degrees granted, or academic transcripts furnished until all financial obligations have been satisfied and all university property returned. For refund policies, please see the academic catalog HERE.
Policies and procedures for student withdrawal, refunds of tuition and fees, policies that limit or prevent students from working during the program and policies and procedures for processing student grievances can be found in the South University catalog.
Student Handbook and Employment
For the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) program Student Handbook please click HERE. All Physician Assistant program policies apply to all students, principal faculty, and the program director regardless of location, i.e., didactic and clinical settings.Student Employment
Due to the rigorous nature of the Physician Assistant program, employment during a student's course of training is strongly discouraged.
Employment must never interfere with academic or clinical assignments.
At no time is a South University Physician Assistant student allowed to or required to work for the South University Physician Assistant program or program clinical sites.
Career Outlook
When you have completed your degree program, you will be able to work* as a Physician Assistant in a variety of settings.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Graduates are required to sit for and pass the national certification exam and obtain a state license in order to work in the field. (Exam names vary by program) Please refer to the State Professional Licensure Determination and National Certification/Licensure section of the University catalog for program and state specific information. South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University. Students must pass the required licensure to work in their respective field.
Physician Assistant at South University
South University is committed to creating career opportunities for our students, so we provide the relevant coursework for you to meet your career goals in a position as a Physician Assistant as well as the ethical and legal competencies and effective communication skills that are integral for this profession. In addition, we instill the value of continued education in our students so you can continue to create more opportunities for success in your career.
Mission and Vision
Physician Assistant Program
Mission Statement
The mission of the South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) is to educate a diverse student population and prepare graduates to practice the art and science of medicine while providing high-quality, equitable, and inclusive patient-centered healthcare.
Vision Statement
The South University Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) degree program strives to provide an educational environment that empowers students to practice evidence-based, patient-centered medical care. With an emphasis on increasing access to care, reducing health disparities, and engaging in community outreach, we aim to provide inclusive educational experiences for students, faculty, and staff. As future clinical leaders, the program’s focus is to graduate physician assistants who will promote cultural humility and patient advocacy.
Technical Standards
In order to ensure that patients receive the best medical care possible, the faculty of the South University Physician Assistant program has identified certain skills and professional behaviors that are essential for successful progression of physician assistant students in the program. A student must possess skills and behaviors at a level of capability to perform a variety of duties required of a physician assistant as a health care professional.
Students with disabilities who can perform these skills and successfully execute professional behavior either unassisted, with dependable use of assistive devices, or by employing other reasonable accommodations are eligible to apply for enrollment in the program. Minimum performance standards include critical thinking, communication skills, observation skills, motor skills, and interpersonal abilities. Interested parties may contact the Physician Assistant program office for additional information about South University performance standards. These skills and behaviors include, but are not limited to;
Critical Thinking: A student must possess the intellectual, ethical, physical and emotional capabilities required to undertake the full curriculum and to achieve the levels of competence required by the faculty. The ability to solve problems, a skill that is critical to the practice of medicine, requires the intellectual abilities of measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and synthesis. Students must be able to perform demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences.
Communication Skills: A student should also be able to speak, to hear, and to observe patients in order to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity and posture, and to perceive nonverbal communications. The student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written forms.
Observation Skills: The student must be able to observe a patient accurately, both at a distance and in close proximity. This ability requires the functional use of vision and somatic sensation.
Motor Skills: A student should have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion and other diagnostic techniques. A student should be able to execute movements reasonably required to move from area to area, maneuver in small spaces, calibrate and use large and small equipment, position and move patients, and provide patients with general care and emergency treatment.
Interpersonal Abilities: A student for the Physician Assistant program must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his or her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities required for the diagnosis and care of patients and the development of professionalism through mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Faculty
Physician Assistant Program at West Palm Beach
, The South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program welcomes you!
The South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program
Ilaria Gadalla, DMSc, PA-C, FHM
Dean, College of Health Professions, Associate Professor
Dr. Ilaria Gadalla joined South University in January 2016 and founded the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) program. A native of New Orleans, she brings over 15 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in the fields of Hospitalist Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, and outpatient Internal Medicine. She graduated with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. She completed a Doctor of Medical Science with the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. She previously worked as a Respiratory Therapist and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Gadalla was nationally recognized with an Award of Excellence in the category of Clinical Leadership for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) in 2020. The Clinical Leadership Award recognizes outstanding contributions to patient care and quality improvement, leadership of clinical care in hospital medicine, promotion of clinical knowledge, innovations in the role of a NP/PA or contributions to their hospital/hospitalist group, and excellence in creative collaboration, excellence in operations, and/or excellence in program development. In addition, she published with SHM the Hospital Medicine NP/PA Practice Integration and Optimization Statement to assist clinicians and administrators in Hospital Medicine and to promote exceptional care for hospitalized patients.
Dr. Gadalla has a variety of leadership experience across her professional career. Most recently, she was nominated by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) to serve as a Commissioner on the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). She has been recognized as a Fellow in Hospital Medicine, appointed the Southeast Florida Division Advance Practice Providers Director for the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), and the first PA member of the Hospitalist Editorial Board. In addition, she has served as the chair of the SHM NP/PA Executive Council, and as a committee member of the SHM Practice Management Committee, the PAEA Governance and Ethics Board, and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiovascular Team Physician Assistants Committee.
She is an active member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA), a fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), the Palm Beach County Medical Society, and the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association.
Dr. Gadalla continues to serve the local community as a Hospitalist and volunteer clinician. She enjoys boxing, cycling, swimming, and painting in her spare time.
Kristen Smethurst, DMSc, PA-C
Physician Assistant Department Chair, Assistant Professor
Dr. Kristen Smethurst joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) Program in January 2020. She was born in Texas and raised outside of Washington, DC. She attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she earned a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida. Dr. Smethurst was awarded a Doctor of Medical Science degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. She has practiced clinically for over 20 years in the areas of Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, and Urgent Care.
In 2014, Dr. Smethurst moved with her family to Australia for 3 years. While there, she was an avid volunteer and traveler. Since returning to Florida in 2017 she worked in urgent care and currently volunteers in the community doing HIV testing and counseling.
Dr. Smethurst has experience teaching: women’s health, behavioral health, clinical procedures, epidemiology and biostatistics, clinical laboratory medicine, amongst others. She actively serves on a number of departmental and institutional committees to include the South University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family and watching her daughter play volleyball. She is proud to be part of the founding faculty for the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program!
Jeffrey M. Bishop, DO
Medical Director
Dr. Jeffrey Bishop is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician who earned his degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985. Prior to medical school, he spent 10 years in the United States Navy and earned his undergraduate degree as Bachelor of Science in Medicine as a Physician Assistant from the University of Nebraska. He was one of the youngest Physician Assistants (PA) in the United States Navy and achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, which guided his path towards medical school. Dr. Bishop has been a resident of South Florida for over 60 years, and has been in the Wellington/Royal Palm Beach area servicing patients and the community for the past 30 years. He joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) Program in 2019.
He was a former owner and practicing physician at Western Communities Family Practice, the largest Primary Care Practice of its time in Palm Beach County, and retired from his very active Family Medicine Practice in 2006. He then became the Chief Medical Officer at Wellington Regional Medical Center (WRMC) and the Director of Medical Education where he served until 2013. Over the years, Dr. Bishop has held several leadership positions at WRMC and the community. He was on the Board of Governors at WRMC for 25 years, the Chairman of the Board for 5 years, Vice Chief and Chief of Staff for a period of 6 years combined, Chairman of the Utilization Management Committee, and developed the Surgery and Medicine Peer Review programs at WRMC. Dr. Bishop was awarded a Proclamation from the Mayor of Wellington in 2007 in recognition for his dedication to the local community. He developed the Medical Board of Governors in 2011 on which he continues to serve on through the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. In his spare time, Dr. Bishop had a professional racecar team for 15 years, which raced throughout the eastern coast of the United States.
Lysa Diggins, MMS, PA-C
Program Director, Assistant Professor
Mrs. Lysa Diggins joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Program in May 2021 and served as the Director of Didactic Education for 3 years. She was promoted to Program Director in May 2024. She was born in New York, and raised in Florida. She attended Williams College in Massachusetts as a QuestBridge National Scholar, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Psychology, and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. She completed a summer medical internship at Duke University School of Medicine, and a Post-Baccalaureate program in Biology at Indian River State College. Throughout her studies, she worked in a research laboratory involved in vaccine development, gene therapy, and HIV/AIDS clinical research.
She earned a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree from Nova Southeastern University. As a distinguished scholar of the National Health Service Corps, she has practiced clinically in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Since transitioning to academia, she has worked in Urgent Care, and continues to volunteer clinically in Cardiology. Mrs. Diggins has experience teaching: clinical medicine, pediatric patient care, women’s health, medical ethics, and clinical laboratory medicine. She actively serves on a number of departmental and institutional committees devoted to curricular enhancement and faculty development. She is also a published collaborator for the second edition of the PA Rotation Exam Review book, 2e.
As a former scholar of the Horatio Alger Association, Mrs. Diggins continues to serve as a mentor for first generation college students. She is also committed to advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in PA education and is an active participant in the Physician Assistant Education Association BIPOC Faculty Network for Inclusive Excellence and Equity-Centered Leadership. She continues to promote community outreach alongside scholarship in PA education. She is excited to lead the development of PA leaders for the next decade in healthcare.
Kimberly Dawkins, DMSc, PA-C
Assistant Program Director, Assistant Professor
Dr. Kimberly Dawkins joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) Program since 2019 as a Program Advisory Committee member prior to joining as principal faculty. Raised in Somerset, New Jersey, Dr. Dawkins received her Bachelor of Science from Hampton University and a certificate of Physician Assistant studies from Hofstra University in New York. She received her Master in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro College In New York and her Doctorate in Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Prior to pursuing a career in academia, Dr. Dawkins practiced with the Abdominal Transplant program at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx for 3 years. Dr. Dawkins then transitioned into the General Surgery program at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan where she expanded her clinical skills by working with the bariatric, colorectal, vascular programs and precepting students. After moving to South Florida in 2014, she began practicing and currently works in Hospitalist medicine where she has mentored future PA students. She continues to serve on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and other local medical chapters to support the Palm Beach community with development and improvement of programs dedicated to the underserved communities. Outside of working as a physician assistant, she has taken on leadership roles with Jack and Jill of America and other networks of community service. She enjoys needlework, podcasts, and cooking in her spare time.
Desiree Hussain, MCSC, PA-C
Director of Didactic Education, Assistant Professor
Mrs. Desiree Hussain PA-C joined South University, West Palm Beach, Master of Science in Physician Assistant program in 2023. She was born and raised in Mapletown, Pennsylvania. She attended Bethany College in West Virginia, obtaining a Bachelor’s in Biology. She then earned her Master’s in Clinical Medical Science from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Mrs. Hussain is an accomplished Physician Assistant with over 13 years of experience in Emergency Medicine and family practice. She is a strong patient advocate. Growing up as a coal miner’s daughter in Appalachia, she witnessed the challenges in her community in obtaining quality healthcare. She believes everyone deserves equal access to healthcare resources and is passionate about connecting patients with necessary support systems and community resources.
Beyond professional endeavors, Mrs. Hussain finds joy in her personal life. She is happily married to her husband, raising a young son. Their loveable goldendoodle, Watson, completes their home and brings warmth and happiness to their lives. Driven by a passion for education and mentoring, she is honored to join the faculty of South University as an Assistant Professor. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and guiding the next generation of Physician Assistants.
Caitlin Spaulding, MMS, PA-C
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
Mrs. Caitlin Spaulding joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) Program in 2022. Hailing from Needham, Massachusetts, Mrs. Spaulding received her Bachelor of Science from Boston College where she was a two sport D-1 Varsity athlete in both ice hockey and sailing. After graduating from college, she moved to Florida and worked on a billionaire’s mega yacht, traveling around the Bahamas, US & British Virgin Islands, and the West Indies. After several years of fun Mrs. Spaulding went on to get her Masters of Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
After graduation, Mrs. Spaulding worked in General, Bariatric, & Orthopedic surgery, and eventually joined up with a surgical assist group where she assisted in many different specialties. In 2013 she transitioned into Emergency Medicine, and currently works at HCA Florida Palms Hospital. Outside of working as a physician assistant, she enjoys traveling with her husband and three children, as well as sailing, surfing, fishing, paddle boarding, snorkeling- basically anything involving water!
Tova Younger, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Director of Didactic Education, Assistant Professor
Ms. Tova Younger PA-C joined South University, West Palm Beach, Master of Science Physician Assistant Program in 2023. Ms. Younger was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where she attended CUNY Brooklyn College as well as SUNY Downstate Medical Center where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant studies. She then received her Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. After completing her training, Ms. Younger gained experience in various medical specialties, including dermatology, internal medicine, wound care, and emergency medicine. She is licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in four states and is passionate about mentoring and teaching the next generation of Physician Assistant students.
Ms. Younger volunteers as a patient advocate, educator and fundraiser for a charity designed to shepherd young couples through the challenges of infertility. On a personal note, Ms. Younger enjoys spending time with her husband and son, hiking, kayaking and eating good food.
Tiffany Perry, MMSc, PA-C
Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
Mrs. Tiffany Perry is a native Floridian, born and raised in South Florida. With a passion for medicine and sports, she pursued an undergraduate degree in Athletic Training. In 2007, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, which allowed her to become a board certified and state licensed Athletic Trainer. She then attended Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Sports Medicine in 2009. After graduation, she completed a post-graduate residency for Athletic Trainers at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. During her residency, she worked as a physician extender under the direct supervision of numerous orthopedic surgeons. Upon completion of the program, she began working as an Athletic Trainer at Watson Clinic, LLP, in Lakeland, FL. Tiffany worked directly under the supervision of two orthopedic surgeons in a traditional clinic setting but also provided outreach sports medicine coverage to local high schools in Polk County. On the weekends she often provided sports medicine coverage through Select Physical Therapy to weekend warriors and performing artists at Bush Gardens in Tampa, FL.
In 2016, Tiffany received a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant (MMSc-PA) studies from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She began her career as a PA-C in orthopedics at HCA Florida Atlantis Orthopedics in Palm Beach County in 2017. She joined South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Program in 2023. She embraces her role as faculty while not only educating the students but guiding them in and out of the classroom.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two beautiful children and American bulldog, Mac, as well as her other local family. In addition, she loves traveling, reading, boating, exercising, attending sporting events and concerts, and of course being around people that make her laugh.
Caroline Kamel, MD
Principal Faculty, Assistant Professor
Dr. Kamel joined the South University West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) Program in April of 2021 as a faculty member. She began her academic career with South University, West Palm Beach in 2015 instructing in the Health Sciences and Public Health department. She received her medical degree in Cairo University in 2001 and practiced as a hospitalist with nephrology training. In addition, she completed residency in pediatrics and NICU before practicing in outpatient family practice.
Her main passion through her medical and academic years continues to be serving lower socioeconomic areas and participating in health education and preventative screenings to disadvantaged communities. She looks forward to engaging the students in service-learning opportunities within the Palm Beach County area as the faculty advisor to the student government association.
Rebecca Magwood, MMSc, PA-C
Principal Faculty, Assistant Professor
Rebecca Magwood, PA-C, is board-certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, NCCPA. Throughout her 10 years as physician assistant, she has provided compassionate, patient-focused healthcare with a commitment to medical excellence. Mrs. Magwood earned a Master of Clinical Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Barry University in Miami, Florida, in 2011. She obtained a Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, in Health Education and Behavior at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, in 2005. Mrs. Magwood’s academic distinctions also include Student Diversity Chair Representative, Barry University, PA Program 2009-2011; nominated for Graduation Speech 2011; and Rookie Teacher of the Year 2011. Mrs. Magwood has practiced as a physician assistant in diverse clinical settings since 2012. These include pain management, orthopedics, and neurosurgery in West Palm Beach, Florida; family medicine in Loxahatchee, Florida; internal medicine in Palm Springs, Florida; primary care in Wellington, Florida, and urgent care centers since 2012.
Prior to her career as a PA, Mrs. Magwood taught biology for three years at Miami Coral Park Senior High in Miami, Florida, where she planned and instructed each content area using a wide variety of learning aids and strategies to engage students in active learning. She was a lactation intern at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, in 2005. She worked as a patient care representative at HCI Specialty Pharmacy, LLC, in Miami, Florida, and on an investigative drug research team at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, in 2003 and as an intern in 2002. She enjoys time with her family, the outdoors, and travel.
Max Benlulu, MPAP, PA-C
Principal Faculty, Assistant Professor
Mr. Benlulu grew up in Boca Raton, Florida and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida. After graduation, he and his wife moved to California where he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Los Angeles County. He then attended PA school at the University of Southern California where he was the class vice president. Post-graduation, Mr. Benlulu attended and graduated from an ER fellowship in Riverside County, California and has been practicing in emergency medicine since. He is excited to be bringing his experiences and clinical skills to the program.
Mr. Benlulu lives in South Florida with his beautiful wife and daughter where they love to be outdoors, spend time with their families at the beach and pools, and explore nature.
Sarah Aziz Mohareb, MD
Principal Faculty, Assistant Professor
Dr. Sarah Aziz joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of science in Physician Assistant program in January 2024. She was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. She attended Ain Shams University School of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery, graduating with Excellence and Honor.
Following her graduation, she completed an internship at Ain Shams University Hospitals, then residency in pediatrics and joined the faculty at Ain Shams University. During her residency she supervised and educated medical students and junior residents. Dr. Aziz worked at the Heart Institute at Ain shams University and has experience in pediatric cardiac intensive care.
Dr. Aziz moved to the United States in 2021 and settled in Florida. She continues to practice pediatric care and provide consultation services via tele-medicine. She has experience teaching: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Pediatrics.
During her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking and writing poems. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge in guiding the next generation of Physician Assistants.
Martin Fidelia, MMS, PA-C
Principal Faculty, Assistant Professor
Mr. Martin Fidelia joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science Physician Assistant Program (MSPA) in August 2024. Mr. Fidelia has had an extensive career in healthcare spanning over three decades. He started his healthcare journey as a laboratory tech, then EMT, and then Paramedic in New York City before moving to Florida where he continued his career as a Paramedic. During his tenure in Collier County EMS, he decided to take his career and experience onto his next challenge. He began his Physician Assistant journey in 2007, and earned his Master's degree in Medical Science (MMS) from Nova Southeastern University in 2009.
Martin Fidelia is a highly experienced Physician Assistant with dedicated service in the fields of orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, and pain management. His extensive background equips him with a unique perspective and a comprehensive understanding of patient care, particularly in high-pressure environments. Martin's healthcare journey throughout the past three decades has enabled him to hone his skills in varying aspects of medicine. This foundational experience not only solidified his commitment to healthcare but also fostered a need to challenge himself to provide an impact in education.
Outside of work, Martin enjoys traveling with his family, culinary experiences, working out, playing golf, riding his motorcycle, and following his favorite sports teams. Mr. Fidelia finds fulfillment in both his medical career and personal interests, and he brings his passion into every activity.
Principal Faculty, Associate Professor
Dr. Curt Carlson joined South University, West Palm Beach, Master of Science in Physician Assistant program in 2024. He was raised in Danbury, CT and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for undergraduate training, obtaining BS degrees in Chemistry and Biology. He then earned his MD degree from George Washington University in Washington DC and performed his residency in Family Practice at the Fairfax Family Practice program in Virginia. After practicing medicine for several years with a focus on endocrine, immunologic, and cardiometabolic disorders, Dr. Carlson’s desire to engage in pharmaceutical research led him to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach FL where he earned a PharmD degree. He then joined PBAU as a faculty member in the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences where he provided education to pharmacy students and developed research projects for over 13 years.
Dr. Carlson then entered the pharmaceutical industry where he served as a Medical Science Liaison and Patient Safety Physician for two major pharmaceutical companies prior to returning to his favorite professional endeavor, healthcare education, at South University’s Physician Assistant Program.
Outside of his professional activities, Dr. Carlson has two children, a son who works at the University of California San Francisco and a daughter attending veterinary school. He enjoys playing golf and going to the gym to maintain good health. He is happy to be among the faculty at South University and is looking forward to providing an excellent education to many generations of Physician Assistants to come.
Mallorie Williams, MBA
Graduate Program Coordinator
Mallorie Williams is a Florida native with over nine years of experience working in higher education. Mallorie joined South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) Program in January 2020. She graduated cum laude with her bachelor’s from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers and later went on to complete an MBA with Strayer University. With a passion for leadership and development, she earned a Graduate Leadership Certificate from the Jack Welch Management Institute. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, scuba diving, and volunteering within the community. Mallorie has a passion for helping students achieve their goals, and relishes watching them succeed from the day they step on campus to the day they proudly earn their degree.
Shana Swain-Halsall, BA, ASN
Clinical Coordinator
Mrs. Shana Swain-Halsall joined South University, West Palm Beach, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program in 2024. She recently relocated to West Palm Beach from her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. She attended University of Arizona where she obtained her Bachelor’s in Health and Wellness. She then earned a master certification as a Health and Wellness Coach which inspired her to start her own company in 2021 providing health and wellness services to prevent and manage chronic diseases of people in underserved communities. Since 2018, Shana has been a National Patient Advocate for the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., and the Community Oncology Alliance, both headquartered in Washington, DC. She travels to Capitol Hill twice a year to speak before Congress to address the health disparities in low-income populations, particularly in Florida, as well as advocate for patients who suffer from Lupus and various cancers and are unable to receive life-saving medical treatments as a result of insurance denials.
In her spare time, Shana spends time creating new recipes with her husband, who is a Master Chef. She also loves to spend time with her two children and two grandchildren, travel internationally, and serve on various committees in her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Sheryl Hicks-Williams, MS
Program Coordinator
Mrs. Sheryl Hicks-Williams joined South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science Physician Assistant (“MSPA”) program in June 2022. Born in New York, raised in New Jersey, she relocated to Florida 25 years ago. She brings over 20 years combined administrative assistant experience including Operations Manager in a Florida hospital's inpatient mental health unit and as an office manager/administrative assistant with several New Jersey hospital and outpatient medical facility settings.
Sheryl Hicks-Williams earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management and her Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She later went back to school to become a Licensed Massage Therapist. She served in this field as a therapist caring for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse issues in two drug rehabilitation programs.
Her sense of servant leadership offers strong support to the PA program for successful outcomes of students relative to the program's vision. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Sheryl enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, expanding her knowledge in new areas, volunteering, and faith-based activities.
Monique McCray-Jackson, MS
Program Coordinator
Monique McCray-Jackson, a Florida native, joined the South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Program in May 2024. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University, Monique brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role.
With over 21 years in the healthcare industry, Monique has focused her career on mastering Patient Access Management. Her commitment to professional development led her to become a former member of Toastmasters International, where she further enhanced her leadership and communication skills.
Monique's decision to join South University is driven by her passion for education and her dedication to fostering the growth and success of future healthcare professionals.
In her leisure time, she enjoys laughter, reading, biking, learning new things, and meeting new individuals.
Data Coordinator for The College of Health Professions
Chris Whisenant joined the South University Master of Science in Physician Assistant team full time in August 2018 as the Clinical Coordinator. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at the University of Lynchburg in 2009 and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011. He taught math initially as an adjunct at South University, Richmond and later became a full-time instructor at the beginning of 2012. During the fall of 2017, he participated with the Physician Assistant Program as an instructor for Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Although passionate about teaching, he transitioned to the role of Clinical Coordinator during the summer of 2018 and then transitioned to the role of Data Coordinator for The College of Health Professions in 2023. Mr. Whisenant enjoys this opportunity to work with graduate level students in a capacity that allows for open dialogue and a shared commitment to determining and enhancing one’s academic and professional passions. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, playing soccer and volleyball, exploring cities, cooking, and learning.
Claudine Ellis, MPH
Clinical Manager for The College of Health Professions
Claudine Ellis joined South University, West Palm Beach Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program in June, 2021 as the Clinical Coordinator and has recently been promoted into the College of Health Professions Clinical Manager role as of May, 2024.
Originally from Jamaica, she has been living in West Palm Beach, FL for 12 years. Claudine graduated with an Associate of Science in Tourism Management from Western Hospitality Institution. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, she excelled as an Administrative Assistant, providing crucial support to senior-level managers. She pursued her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Services Administration from Keiser University. During her tenure as a Health Center Coordinator, she demonstrated a commitment to delivering exceptional care, ensuring optimum client support, and enhancing patient satisfaction. She then graduated with a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from South University, West Palm Beach.
In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new destinations, listening to music, visiting the beach, volunteering within the community, and spending time with her friends and family.
Bishoy Ramzy, PharmD, MBA
Suzanne RoseGreen, MS, Emeritus PA
Matthew Holz, DO, MBA
Jasmine Patino, MSPA, PA-C
Clinical Rotations
12 months
Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations
The clinical phase is 12 months in length. Eight five-week supervised clinical practice experiences (SPCEs) are conducted at a variety of clinical rotation sites. Students will gain clinical exposure in the following disciplines: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Behavioral Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and the Clinical Elective.
Clinical sites are recruited by the program’s Clinical Education Team (CET)). Sites offer students a wide variety of clinical experiences in the discipline specific clinical rotation (course) and service delivery systems. Students are not required to supply their own clinical sites or preceptors for clinical rotations. Sites for rotations will be determined by the PA program. Alternate rotation sites may be provided by the student to the Clinical Education Team. The CET will evaluate sites suggested by students for viability as a clinical rotation site. In order to be eligible for rotations outside of South University sites, or in student suggested sites, a student must demonstrate successful academic, clinical, and professional progress in the program.
The South University Physician Assistant program immunization policy is aligned with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations for health professionals. After acceptance into the program, but before registration can be successfully completed, all students must complete the South University Health Requirements. Be aware that additional immunizations may be required by some clinical training sites and are the students’ responsibility. If students choose not to be vaccinated, they will not be allowed to rotate at clinical sites that require immunizations unless expressly permitted in writing to the program by the appropriate personnel at that site. If any of the core (required) rotations cannot be completed because the student voluntarily chose not to be vaccinated as required by the clinical rotation site, the student will not be eligible for graduation from the Physician Assistant program.
Physicians, physician assistants, and other health care providers serve as preceptors for clinical students in direct patient care, providing the opportunity for the student to perfect clinical and technical skills, and to become competent in communication, physical diagnosis, succinct and thorough documentation, problem assessment, and development of a logical approach to patient management.
Our students rotate in various physician offices, teaching and large institutional affiliated hospitals,, trauma centers, psychiatric facilities, and Veteran’s Affairs hospitals and clinics. Rotations occur in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Our students are offered a wide variety of experiences and locations for their clinical rotations that are designed to enhance the application of knowledge and development of patient care skills.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Physician Assistant Learning Outcomes
(Graduate Competencies)
The following are the program learning outcomes (Graduate Competencies) for the South University Physician Assistant program.
Prior to graduation from the program, students will:
• PLO-1. Integrate behavioral, social, and medical knowledge established from the evolving biomedical and clinical sciences in recognizing, evaluating, and managing patient disease states across the lifespan during acute, chronic, preventative, and emergent encounters.
• PLO-2. Demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills required to sustain effective, multi-directional information exchange within a diverse population of patients, their caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.
• PLO-3. Demonstrate the ability to elicit an accurate patient history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and perform appropriate clinical procedures using essential clinical and technical skills to provide quality patient care.
• PLO-4. Collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team through clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to formulate a logical differential diagnosis, select and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, and synthesize a comprehensive, patient-centered management plan for the promotion of wellness and disease prevention.
• PLO-5. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and integrate an evidence-based approach to clinical and professional practice through clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making processes to improve patient care practices.
• PLO-6. Demonstrate professionalism through personal behaviors, sensitivity, and accountability essential to patients, society, and the profession.
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