Program Philosophy

The goal of Thiel College’s Physician Assistant Program is to empower individuals to reach their full potential by creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.   Providing personalized attention to students is a hallmark of Thiel College. The faculty and staff are passionate about helping our students succeed and create a supportive atmosphere to prepare students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose. Our campus is close-knit and inviting, welcoming students from diverse cultures, places, and viewpoints. We look for students who share this same philosophy.

Accreditation Status

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Thiel College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Thiel College.

Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program hat has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation[1]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[1]pa.org/accreditation-history-thiel-college

Educational Experience 

• Work and study in brand new state-of-the-art facilities, including the new Human Anatomy (cadaver) lab. 
• Be part of an interprofessional medical education that encourages an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professionals
• Receive academic knowledge and clinical skills that focus on evidence-based practice in order to enable you to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment.
• Study in a patient-centered environment that promotes critical thinking and medical problem-solving skills.
• Develop the professional, moral, and ethical attitudes essential to your role as a physician assistant.
  

For More Information

• Thiel College PA Program website: https://www.thiel.edu/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant
  
• Interested in learning more?  Request more information here.
• Ready to see more of our campus?  Check out the PA Program Virtual Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uRM94Z_jlw
  
• Register for a Thiel College PA Program Information Session or Lunch and Learn:  https://www.thiel.edu/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant