Goals of the Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program
Program Goals
The Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program is deeply committed to:
- Developing within each student a strong foundation in the basic medical and clinical sciences to enable them to meet the life-long challenges inherent in the practice of medicine. (Medical Knowledge)
- Preparing students to communicate effectively with patients from diverse populations, their families, and other healthcare providers. (Interpersonal and Communication Skills)
- Teaching students to have an integrated, patient-and-family-centered view that includes treatment, education, prevention and health care management. (Patient Care)
- Maintaining the program’s commitment to professionalism, leadership, and community service. (Professionalism)
- Equipping students to meet the changing needs of the health care system and to work as collaborative members of the health care team. (Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Systems Based Practice)
Derived from the Core Competencies of the PA Profession
Medical Knowledge
- PAs must demonstrate core knowledge in biomedical and clinical sciences and be able to apply this knowledge to clinical care.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- PAs must demonstrate interpersonal & communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients’ families, professional associates and other individuals within the healthcare system.
Patient Care
- PAs must demonstrate care that is effective, safe, high quality, & equitable.
Professionalism
- PAs must demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to diverse population, & adherence to legal & regulatory requirements.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
- PAs must be able to assess, evaluate, & improve their patient care practices.
Systems Based Practice
- PAs must demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to a larger system of health care to provide patient care that balances quality & cost, while maintaining the privacy of the individual patient.