Physician Assistant Program at Rowan-Virtua SOM

Our innovative and dynamic Physician Assistant (PA) program is designed to prepare the next generation of health care leaders. At Rowan-Virtua SOM, we are committed to providing a comprehensive education that blends rigorous academic training with hands-on clinical experience. Our program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and the integration of evidence-based medicine in all health care settings.

As a student in our PA program, you will benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities in southern New Jersey, including cutting-edge simulation labs and access to a wide network of clinical training sites. Our dedicated faculty, who are experts in their respective fields, are here to guide and mentor you every step of the way, ensuring you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in the ever-evolving health care landscape. Our students also have access to a free, PA Program Library Guide for the SOM Health Sciences Library, which follows the PA Program coursework.

Graduates of our program will be well-prepared to serve as essential members of health care teams, delivering comprehensive care that improves patient outcomes and enhances community health. Whether you're aspiring to work in primary care, surgery, or a specialized medical field, our program provides the foundation and opportunities to pursue your passion in medicine. 

Accreditation

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine PA Program Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Rowan University.

Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-rowan-university/.