University of South Dakota

 

 Each year, we admit one class of students in our intense, high-quality, 24-month program. Our graduates go on to successful and rewarding medical careers throughout the region.
    

 

 

Mission

The Physician Assistant Studies Program at the University of South Dakota provides a comprehensive primary care education that prepares graduates to deliver high quality healthcare to meet the needs of patients in South Dakota and the region.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued to the University of South Dakota Physicians Assistant Program sponsored by the University of South Dakota. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards.  The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2020.  The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Standards and ARC-PA policy.

NCCPA Physician Assistant National Certification Examination First-Time Pass Rate

Class Of	Class Size	First Time Takers	First Time Takers Passed	Percentage Passed-First Time Takers	Pass Rate-Overall
2005	19	19	18	94.74%	100%
2006	21	21	19	90.48%	100%
2007	19	19	16	84.21%	100%
2008	19	19	19	100%	100%
2009	20	20	17	85%	95%
2010	21	21	21	100%	100%
2011	20	20	17	85%	100%
2012	19	19	18	95%

 

NCCPA Pass Rate Summary Report 

 

Program Goals

5 Year trend of University of South Dakota PA Program Goals and Success in achieving its goals

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the Physician Assistant program

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