Due to the addition of the physician assistant program in and the planned pharmacy program in , this expansion of clinical space was necessary for the growing university. It will be a place where interprofessional clinical training can take place, as well as team-based patient care. On June 15, , over one hundred guests attended the ground breaking ceremony that marked the beginning of renovation for Ketchum Health. The University Eye Center at Ketchum Health, as the first phase of interprofessional health care center, opened its doors at the new location May 31, During the first year, students spend most of their time in lectures and labs learning basic sciences including optics, biomedical sciences, and visual sciences and introductory clinical procedures.
Throughout the year, first-year students will have observation hours in clinic as an introduction to patient care. During the second year, students will have more advanced lectures in visual science and spend time learning and perfecting clinical procedures.
Students will slowly be eased into seeing patients at the University Eye Center UEC in order to prepare them for clinic third and fourth year. Third-year students spend half their time in lecture and the other half in patient care under the supervision of clinical faculty.
Lecture topics are more advanced, including courses in contact lenses, vision therapy, diseases of the eye, ocular pharmacology, clinical optometry and public health. The final year fourth year consists of four 3-month rotations as part of the Outreach Clinical Program.
One clinical rotation is in specialty services at the UEC and the other three rotations are at various off-site clinics. Students can choose from over 80 clinic sites in the U. The degree Doctor of Optometry will be awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the four-year academic and professional curriculum in optometry. Physician Assistants PAs are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons.
As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care and assist in surgery. The inaugural PA class began the program in fall with 28 students enrolled. The first year didactic year curriculum consists of lecture and workshops focusing on applied medical sciences, pharmacotherapeautics, clinical medicine, medical professional ethics and more.
During the first year, students will have supervised patient care experiences. The second year focuses on direct patient care in a variety of health care settings. Students experience twelve 6-week clinical rotations during the year, offering diverse clinical experiences. In addition to completing the rotations, students must also complete the Master's Capstone Project in order to graduate. The College of Pharmacy was established in Ketchum University will be a 4-year post-baccalaureate program leading to the degree Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD.
Some of the primary goals for the College of Pharmacy are to foster interprofessional education and clinical practice experiences amongst all students throughout the different health programs. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the university hopes to prepare their students for licensure and practice upon graduation. In addition, the university's vision is to encourage students to acknowledge the role and value of the profession of pharmacy through leadership opportunities.
The degree Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD will be awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the curriculum. Upon completion of the program, graduates will then qualify to sit for the examinations to obtain a license. The Master of Science MS in vision science is a research-based graduate degree that emphasizes hypothesis-driven research and the development of analytical skills in experimental optometry and vision science. The Master's program requires completion of a minimum of 60 quarter-hours of graduate credit, a cumulative graduate grade point average of at least 3.
Although not required to practice optometry, residencies are great options for newly graduated optometrists to polish clinical skills and specialize in specific areas of optometry. Optometry residencies are planned program of post-OD clinical education that are designed to advance significantly the optometric graduate's preparation as a provider of patient care services beyond entry level practice.
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Graduate Medical Education. Yes, even though the program is on probation, it is still accredited, which allows all program graduates to take the PANCE. The primary requirements for licensure are graduation from an accredited program and NCCPA certification. You must receive a passing score of 3 or above for AP and IB to be accepted. The CLEP will not be accepted to fulfill any prerequisites. Will an accepted introductory course fulfill the prerequisite course requirement for the core sciences?
Yes, we do accept introductory courses to fulfill prerequisite requirements, however, we prefer upper-level core science courses. We do not prequalify courses, however, SCU does offer several prerequisite courses through our Accelerated Science courses. My school uses a quarter system. Will this affect the number of prerequisite course credits I need? For example, if you have 4 units of a course under a quarter system, this will still be counted as 4 units for the purposes of our prerequisite requirements.
Do my prerequisite courses need to be completed prior to the application deadline? All prerequisite courses must be completed, and the transcript verifying the successful completion of the course must be received by January 15, All degrees must be conferred by August 31, to be eligible for fall enrollment.
Can I drop off a sealed official transcript or any other admissions documents on campus? Please note, transcripts mailed directly to us will not be visible to other schools.
The application cycle for our program begins April 29, and closes January 15, for students who desire to be considered for the class entering in fall All applications must be verified by the deadline to be considered.
When are admissions decisions made and when will I be notified of my application status? We anticipate that interviews will be held in February Rolling admission offers will be made after interviews begin. We anticipate that all applicants will be notified of their application status by June Yes, applicants will be notified of their waitlist status by June Applicants on our waitlist may be offered a seat through the first week of classes.
There are many reasons why an applicant may not meet our minimum admissions requirements. The most common are related to GPA, PCE hours, missing prerequisites, and science classes taken more than 7 years ago. I met the minimum qualifications but did not get invited for an interview. What can I do to improve my application? We receive over 1, applications each cycle and only interview applicants each year. This means that the majority of applicants who qualify for application review will not be invited for an interview.
Below are a few tips to help you qualify for an interview. Our program is limited to 50 students each year. We invite applicants who align with our mission and who we believe will succeed in our program. We specifically look for applicants who show a passion for delivering integrative healthcare. Below are a few ways you can improve your interview in the future. We receive over 1, applications each year and are unable to provide one-on-one advice or application review to applicants.
Please carefully review the admissions requirements listed on our website. If you are unable to find an answer to your question after a careful review of our website, you may email physicianassistant scuhs. For official acceptance, immunization records and titers must be submitted before the first day of classes. Yes, all applicants who have accepted an offer for admission will be required to complete a background check and drug screen.
Additionally, any information that is falsified or inaccurate will lead to recension of the admission offer. Students will be required to retake the drug screen and the background check before starting their clinical rotations. If the drug screen is positive or if the student has new convictions on their record at this time, the student will be dismissed from the program.
When will I receive information about financial aid and registering for classes? Financial aid information will be provided once an applicant accepts their seat in the program. An individualized financial aid plan will be provided to each student to meet their financial aid needs.
Registration information will be sent to students prior to orientation. What is the anticipated schedule for classes? Am I able to work while in the program? Schedules are made at the discretion of the program. In general, students can expect to be on campus Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm during the didactic year. Clinical hours may vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The PA program is a full-time program and students are discouraged from working while in the program.
Clinical rotation hours are typically assigned within 75 miles from the university, however, placement in sites outside of this range, including out of state, may be made. The main reason why I chose to come here for PA school was because of how amazing the staff and faculty was, they were all so nice, helpful and welcoming during the admissions process including my interview.
Once I stepped on campus, I felt like I was finally home, getting that phone call that I was admitted to was truly the best day of my life. I have now completed my first year of school and that feeling has not gone away.
Our cohort is very close with the faculty and staff, who are always available for help. They have made the transition to online learning seamless. I have no doubt that they are fully preparing us not only for the PANCE exam but also to be excellent providers. I am from Michigan, and not many programs focus on this Integrative, Holistic approach when it comes to patient care in the Midwest, and I felt that was very important for me to learn as a future provider.
My transition to semi-virtual learning has been very smooth and quite enjoyable. My favorite part about attending SCU is how tight-knit and diverse the community is. Coming from a large undergrad university and moving so far, it was very important for me to have a PA program that made me feel valued and invested in my success.
At SCU, they do a great job of making you feel that. Applications may be submitted with pending requirements, however, applications will not be reviewed until all requirements are met. Applications with in-progress degrees will be reviewed if all other requirements have been met and the anticipated degree completion date is before August 31, The PA program does not offer advanced placement. Transfer students are not accepted.
A regionally accredited college or university is an institution that holds active accreditation recognized by the Department of Education from one of the following accreditation agencies. All degrees must be conferred by August 31, , to be eligible for fall enrollment. All prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university. Applications may be submitted with pending prerequisite courses, however, the application will not be reviewed until the official transcript for each pending course is uploaded by CASPA.
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a C grade or above. AP and IB courses will be considered with a score of 3 or above, however, individual transcripts must be submitted if the AP or IB score is not listed on the college transcript. Each course used to satisfy the requirements below must include a lab and have been completed no earlier than 7 years from the current admissions cycle.
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