**Bachelor of Physician Associates (B.PA)

Highlights

• Integrated medical sciences with physician-supervised clinical postings in medicine, surgery, emergency and community health.
• Training in history taking, physical examination, clinical reasoning, procedures and documentation.
• Emphasis on pharmacology, diagnostics, evidence-based practice and medical ethics.
• Team-based care with interprofessional education and communication skills.
• Capstone internship with progressive responsibility under supervision.

Curriculum – Detailed Programme Structure

• Year 1: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Communication & ethics, foundation clinical skills.
• Year 2: Clinical medicine I, Pharmacology, Diagnostics, Physical assessment, rotations in General Medicine.
• Year 3: Clinical medicine II & Surgery, Paediatrics, Emergency medicine, Community health, Research methods; extended clinical rotations.
• Year 4: Internship under physician supervision with progressive responsibilities.

Career Opportunities

• Physician Associate in Medicine/Surgery/Emergency, Clinical Coordinator, Research Assistant, Medical Scribe/Quality Auditor.
• Employers: Hospitals, specialty practices, emergency services, clinical research organisations.

Note: The above structure aligns with NCAHP competency-based curricula. University implementation and NCAHP corrigenda (if any) will be followed.

**Subject to approval from NCAHP.