Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice

Mission and Vision Statements

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Mission Statement
Together with its partners, the University will be recognized as an established academic health sciences center serving a diverse nation with excellence and innovation in education of health and biomedical professionals, knowledge creation and scientific discovery focused on prediction and prevention of disease, clinical programs, and community service.

College of Health Professions Mission Statement
To prepare exceptional healthcare professionals for leadership and evidence-based practice within a collaborative delivery model through student-centered programs that offer cutting edge curricula. 

College of Health Professions Vision Statement
The College will be recognized as the premier center for health professions education through its outstanding graduates, curricular innovation, scholarly activity and community service.

CHP direct its intellectual resources and expertise to improve the quality and quantity of health care and knowledge through education, health promotion, research, patient care, and community service.

Physician Assistant Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Physician Assistant Program is to prepare and educate physician assistants to provide quality medical care in a competent, compassionate, and ethical manner. In addition, the department promotes research and academic endeavors which contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the education of fellow professionals as well as community service.

Physician Assistant Program Vision Statement
The Physician Assistant Program will prepare and educate physician assistants to provide comprehensive quality health care to all, and to serve as academic and professional leaders of the physician assistant profession.  

We will achieve our vision by the following guiding principles: 
1. Encouraging physician assistants to function as a patient advocate and as an integral member of the medical team to meet the health care needs of all.

2. Promoting research and academic achievements as a process of professional self-study and renewal.

3. Providing and encouraging continuing education for physician assistants at all levels of training and experience.

4. Promoting community service to meet educational and health care needs of the community.

5. Developing state and national leaders to serve the physician assistant profession.