The PA Program is a 27-month, 112-credit hour program offered on a full-time basis.
The curriculum consists of two phases. The didactic phase takes place over four semesters on Taylor’s campus in Upland, IN. The clinical phase follows in succession with three semesters, which include nine 4-week structured clinical experiences (rotations) as well as four clinical year didactic courses. Students will matriculate in August each year.
All Taylor PA students will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of service during the course of the program for graduation. The program will provide multiple opportunities to achieve this minimum requirement. Additional information on the service requirement can be found in the Taylor PA Program Handbook.
View full course descriptions here.
Didactic Curriculum
Term 1—Fall
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Christ-Centered Care | 2 |
| Clinical Anatomy | 5 |
| Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiology | 6 |
| Introduction to Pharmacology | 2 |
| PA Roles and Responsibilities | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
January Term
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Ultrasound, Review, and Renew | 1 credit |
| Service Opportunities | 2 weeks |
Term 2—Spring
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Clinical Medicine and Pharmacotherapeutics I | 5 |
| Diagnostic Studies and Medical Imaging | 4 |
| History and Physical Exam I | 3 |
| Interpreting the Medical Literature and EBM | 3 |
| Lifestyle Medicine I | 2 |
| Medical Decision-Making I | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Term 3—Summer
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Clinical Medicine and Pharmacotherapeutics II | 5 |
| History and Physical Exam II | 3 |
| Lifestyle Medicine II | 2 |
| Medical Decision-Making II | 1 |
| Medical Ethics and Issues in Professional Practice | 2 |
| Pediatrics | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Term 4—Fall
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Acute Care (Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care) | 3 |
| Clinical and Technical Skills | 4 |
| Clinical Medicine and Pharmacotherapeutics III | 5 |
| Lifestyle Medicine III | 2 |
| Medical Decision-Making III | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Medicine | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
January Term
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Formative Experience | 2 credits |
| Service Opportunities | 1.5–2 weeks |
Clinical Curriculum
Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs)
Each Clinical Practice Experience (rotation) will be 4 weeks in length. Sequence of rotations will vary for each student, but will include the following experiences for all students.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Emergency Medicine | 4 |
| Family Medicine | 4 |
| Internal Medicine | 4 |
| Mental Health | 4 |
| Pediatrics | 4 |
| Surgery | 4 |
| Women’s Health | 4 |
| Elective I | 4 |
| Elective II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Clinical Year Courses
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Core Content I | 1 |
| Core Content II | 1 |
| Core Content III | 1 |
| Capstone & Summative | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 5 |
