Mission
The University of Tampa Physician Assistant Medicine Program prepares practice-ready PAs through rigorous, competency-based education that develops clinical reasoning, professionalism, evidence-based practice and patient-centered team care.
Vision
The University of Tampa Physician Assistant Medicine Program is committed to developing exceptional PAs who lead with clinical excellence, integrity, compassion and dedication to improving the health of the communities they serve.
Core Values: ASCEND
ASCEND: The values that guide our program and prepare students to become practice-ready PAs.
A: Accountability
We own our learning, actions, decisions and outcomes.
Accountability reflects our responsibility for preparation, performance, communication, and professional behavior. It includes dependability, follow-through, honesty about limitations and responding appropriately when mistakes occur.
S: Scholarship
We use evidence, curiosity and disciplined study to guide clinical decision-making.
Scholarship reflects the academic and intellectual foundation of our program and PA practice. It includes evidence-based practice, scientific reasoning, clinical curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning.
C: Compassion
We care for patients and one another with respect, empathy and professionalism.
Compassion reflects the human side of healthcare and our responsibility to treat patients, families, colleagues, learners, faculty, staff, preceptors and healthcare teams with dignity and respect.
E: Excellence
We pursue high standards in knowledge, clinical reasoning, technical skill, education and patient care.
Excellence reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality performance. It includes academic preparation, effective teaching and learning, clinical competence, procedural skill and safe patient care.
N: Navigate
We adapt, problem-solve and apply sound judgment in changing situations.
Navigate reflects our ability to manage uncertainty, respond to new information, prioritize competing needs and make thoughtful decisions in dynamic educational and clinical environments.
D: Dependability
We are prepared, reliable, responsive and worthy of trust.
Dependability reflects the trust placed in our program and its members by patients, learners, colleagues, healthcare teams, clinical partners, and the community. It includes punctuality, preparation, communication, consistency, and professional reliability.
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