College of Medical Science

The Mission of the College of Medical Science at AB

The mission of the Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science is to educate students in the medical sciences while preparing them for careers in healthcare, research, and higher education. The College is dedicated to the delivery of health care education, research, and rural health policy that is responsive and sensitive to the needs of the Appalachian community.

Physician Assistant Studies

Anatomy

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

The mission of the Alderson Broaddus University School of Physician Assistant Studies is to academically and clinically prepare physician assistants who deliver high-quality, patient-centered, primary and specialty care, with physician supervision, to diverse populations.

Why Physician Assistant Studies at AB?

Medical Knowledge – Graduates will demonstrate core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care using an investigatory and analytic thinking approach to clinical situations.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Graduates will demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, the patient’s families, physicians, professional associates and the health care system.
Patient Care – Graduates will demonstrate care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness.
Professionalism – Graduates will demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement – Graduates will be able to assess, evaluate and improve their patient care practices.
Systems-Based Practice – Graduates will demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of health care to provide patient care that is of optimal value.

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Master of Science in Anatomy

The mission of the Alderson Broaddus University, College of Medical Science, School of Anatomical Science is to foster a continuing level of excellence in teaching anatomical disciplines to professional students in health-related and scientific fields while preparing them with the tools, and scientific knowledge needed to become future anatomical scientists and educators.

Why Anatomy at AB?

Receive both didactic and laboratory experience.
Gain expertise and knowledge required to teach in undergraduate, graduate, and health science settings.
Courses designed to benefit both traditional and non-traditional students.
Accelerated 1-year program (only 3 semesters) to receive a master’s degree!

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Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

4 weeks ago

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to one of our Physician Assistant Students, Sarah Danielle Hutchinson. She was a strong and dedicated individual and will be greatly missed. She has touched many lives. Prayers go out to all her friends and family.

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Remembering the life of Sarah Hutchinson 1992 - 2021

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Sarah Hutchinson passed away 2021-7-04 in New Albany, Indiana. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by Seabrook Dieckmann Naville Funeral Homes.

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Thoughts and prayers going out to family and friends 🙏

My prayers and sympathies for her family, friends, and the AB community.

Praying for comfort for all her family and friends

Prayers for her family. Comfort. Strength. Love

Thoughts & prayers for her family & friends.

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Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

1 month ago

In case you haven't heard, AB started an Alumni Network. It's a great opportunity to reconnect with other AB alumni and gain access to exclusive benefits and content. I encourage you all to join at alumni.ab.edu. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@ab.edu. ... See MoreSee Less

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8 months ago

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8 months ago

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10 months ago

🥳🩺❤️Happy Physician Assistant week!!!❤️🩺🥳

👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🧑🏽‍⚕️👩🏿‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️🧑🏽‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️

Tag any awesome PAs YOU know in the comments and feel free to copy or share!!

Facts about PAs:

👩🏻‍⚕️PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider.
👨‍⚕️Our profession was established in 1967 with Navy Hospital Corpsmen. In addition to the considerable medical training they received during their military service, they continued their formal education and graduated from Duke University’s first PA program October 6th, 1967.
👩🏿‍⚕️PAs are highly trained medical professionals who attend a rigorous IN person graduate level program for 27-36 months with over 2000 patient contact hours accrued before graduation. There are only 140k practicing PAs in the US.
👩🏼‍⚕️Before graduation, we have clinical rotations in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Surgery, Mental Health as well as elective rotations of our choice.
👨🏻‍⚕️PAs are licensed under the same state medical boards as physicians
👩🏻‍⚕️PAs pass a national certification exam know as the PANCE before earning our “C” (PA-C).
***That C stands for CERTIFIED***
👩🏾‍⚕️PAs take a recertification exam known as the PANRE every 6-10 years and must accrue 100 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit hours every 2 year cycle to maintain our certification.
👨🏻‍⚕️PAs are versatile, arguably the MOST versatile medical profession. We can and do work in any medical field and we can change specialties as our individual training allows.
👩🏻‍⚕️PAs are LEADERS: We supervise support staff, often serve as primary care providers, teach and precept students, and take great care of our patients!!

🩺🥳❤️Anyone else love their PA?!❤️🥳🩺

Happy PA week to all my colleagues!!!
👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️🧑🏽‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏿‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️
Thank you for all that you do!!!!

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11 months ago

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	Class of 2018	Class of 2019	Class of 2020
Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC-PA)	36	36	36
Entering class size	36	36	36
Graduates	34	28	34
* Attrition rate	5.5%	22.2%	5.5%
**Graduation rate	94.4%	77.7%	94.4%
Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort divided by the entering class size. *Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.

	DIDACTIC PHASE				CLINICAL PHASE			YEARLY TOTALS
	Year 1 Summer	Year 1 Fall	Year 1 Spring	Year 2 Summer	Year 2 Fall	Year 2 Spring	Year 3 Summer	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total
Tuition	$14,500	$14,500	$14,500	$15,225	$15,225	$15,225	$15,985	$43,500	$45,675	$15,985	$105,160
General Fee	$0	$105	$105	$0	$105	$105	$0	$210	$210	$0	$420
Allied Health Fee	$0	$100	$100	$0	$100	$100	$0	$200	$200	$0	$400
Parking Fees	$0	$100	$100	$0	$0	$0	$0	$200	$0	$0	$200
Graduation Fee							$125			$125	$125
Courses, BLS & ACLS	$50	$0	$0	$180	$0	$0	$0	$50	$180	$0	$230
Electronic Patient Logging System	$150	$0	$0	$150	$0	$0	$150	$150	$150	$150	$450
Subtotal Direct Cost	$14,700	$14,805	$14,805	$15,555	$15,430	$15,430	$16,260	$44,310	$46,415	$16,260	$106,985
Books	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$0	$0	$0	$2,000	$1,000	$0	$3,000
Supplies	$0	$0	$800	$500	$0	$0	$0	$800	$500	$0	$1,300
Room	$3,847	$3,847	$3,847	$3,847	$4,775	$4,775	$4,775	$11,541	$13,397	$4,775	$29,713
Board	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500	$2,500	$2,500	$6,300	$6,300	$2,500	$15,100
Transportation	$855	$855	$855	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$2,565	$6,399	$2,133	$11,097
Personal Expenses	$1,849	$1,849	$1,849	$2,159	$2,159	$2,159	$1,419	$5,547	$6,477	$1,419	$13,443
Certification Exam	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$425	$0	$0	$425	$425
Loan Fees	$68	$68	$68	$68	$68	$68	$68	$204	$204	$68	$476
Health Insurance	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$2,370	$7,110	$7,110	$2,370	$16,590
Subtotal Indirect Cost	$12,089	$12,089	$12,889	$14,577	$14,005	$14,005	$13,690	$37,067	$42,587	$13,690	$93,344
TOTAL								$81,377	$89,002	$29,950	$200,329

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The Mission of the College of Medical Science at AB

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Why Physician Assistant Studies at AB?

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Master of Science in Anatomy

Why Anatomy at AB?

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Kemper-Redd Science Center

Blue, Gold, and University Residence Halls

Wilcox Chapel

Burbick Hall – Administration Building

Heiner Dining Hall and Hamer Campus Center

Pickett Library & Funkhouser Auditorium

Withers-Brandon Hall

Benedum Residence Hall

Priestley Residence Hall

Kincaid Residence Hall

Rex Pyles Arena / Memorial Coliseum

Battler Residence Hall

Multi-Sport Performance Stadium

Whitescarver Hall

Campus Overview

Myers Hall

> Pioneers In the Healthcare Profession.

The Mission of the College of Medical Science at AB

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Why Physician Assistant Studies at AB?

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Master of Science in Anatomy

Why Anatomy at AB?

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