The Mission of the College of Medical Science at AB

Alderson Broaddus University, College of Medical Science

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

Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

Congratulation to the Alderson Broaddus Physician Assistant Class of 2020 on your graduation! ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulation to the Alderson Broaddus Physician Assistant Class of 2020 on your graduation!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020 on their graduation from the PA Program.

Congratulations !!!

To each and everyone.

Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

1 month ago

Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

Congratulations to Mrs. Roberta Jacobs “Bobbie Jo” on your Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters! There is no one more deserving! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the College or Medical Science at Alderson Broaddus University! ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Mrs. Roberta Jacobs “Bobbie Jo” on your Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters! There is no one more deserving! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the College or Medical Science at Alderson Broaddus University!Image attachment
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Congratulations Bobbie Jo! I greatly appreciate all your help over the years!

Congratulations Bobbie Jo on a well deserved honor! You have made every single student and faculty member feel welcomed from day one and beyond. I hope you and your family are well!

Congratulations! You deserve this and so much more! Miss you and the family!

Congratulations again!! So thrilled we were there to witness this in person today!! Thanks for being so good to us, and our second generation PA Nathan and his wife Anna!!❤

Congratulations Mrs Jacobs!!! You’re amazing 💕 we could never thank you enough for all the things you’ve done for us as students and continue to do!!

Congratulations Bobbi Jo, you are most deserving of this honor. I am so happy for you❤️

Congratulations, Bobbie Jo!! You absolutely deserve this. ❤️❤️

Congratulations on such an honor!!!❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations. Well deserved!

Congrats! I remember you fondly during my time there.

Congratulations, Bobbie Jo! I can think of no one more deserving.

Well deserved!! Congratulations!!

Congrats! Hope you are doing well!! 🌟

Bobbie, You are most deserving of this honor.

Wow so amazing!!! Congratulations!! ❤️

Congratulations Bobbie Jo!❤

Congrats Bobbie Jo!!

❤️ Dr. Jacobs is SO deserving of this honor! ❤️

Congrats Mrs Bobbi Jo!!!

Oh you have no idea how you will be missed! No one is more deserving of this than you! You have touched all of our lives in ways you will never ever know... because of you, we are PA’s! Good luck in your next adventure!! You will be missed ❤️

What a deserving honor to one of the nicest people at AB!

She was always such an awesome lady.

Congratulations

Congratulations, Bobbie Jo! This is quite an honor!!

Love this!!!! Congratulations

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Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

5 months ago

Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

Happy Administrative Professionals Week! We appreciate all of your dedication and hard work! ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Administrative Professionals Week! We appreciate all of your dedication and hard work!
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5 months ago

Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

Students and Faculty for the AB PA Program sent in some pictures showing their study/work spaces during this unorthodox time. ... See MoreSee Less

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Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

6 months ago

Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

Please see below message.As a precautionary measure against COVID-19, we are announcing that AB will suspend face-to-face classes and transition to virtual learning. Beginning Monday, March 23, instruction will be virtual for the remainder of spring semester. Read President's Barry's letter at bit.ly/2xLToQs.

We urge you to check your AB email account for further updates regularly. We will also post updates to our website ab.edu/coronavirus and our emergency alert system as plans unfold. If you haven’t already, please sign up for mobile alerts by texting “Join AB” to 30890. Any questions can be directed to covid19@ab.edu. ... See MoreSee Less

Please see below message.
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Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

6 months ago

Alderson Broaddus University College of Medical Science

Please see attached post! Spring Break has been extended.SPRING BREAK UPDATE:
For the safety and wellbeing of our students, AB is adjusting its spring schedule. Spring Break will be extended one week, with academic instruction resuming—possibly in an online format— on Monday, March 23.

Students: please regularly check your AB email accounts for further updates. We will also post notifications to ab.edu/campus-security and our emergency alert system as plans unfold. To sign up for emergency mobile notifications, please text “Join AB” to 30890. ... See MoreSee Less

Please see attached post! Spring Break has been extended.
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