About Us
Each year, we admit 20 students in our intense, high-quality, 28-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
Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Graduates of our program are eligible for the national certification examination by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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% |
NCCPA Pass Rate Summary Report
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