MCPHS PA TRADITIONAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE
MCPHS Overview
-Students with bachelor's degree in any field
-Intensive, 24-month, year-round curriculum in state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories on
Worcester and Manchester campuses.
-Accelerated, year-round, 24-month program
-Unique January start date places graduates into the workforce at an advantageous entry time
-Offered on both the Worcester and Manchester campuses
-State-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, including patient assessment and clinical simulation
laboratories
Clinical Clerkships
-Each clinical clerkship lasts five weeks.
-Clinical sites include rural as well as urban sites
-Encouraged to choose rural health facilities for a portion
Course Title Hours
MPA 600 Family Medicine I 5
MPA 601 Family Medicine II 5
,MPA 602 Internal Medicine 5
MPA 603 Pediatrics 5
MPA 604 Psychiatry 5
MPA 605 Surgery 5
MPA 606 Women's Health 5
MPA 607 Emergency Medicine 5
MPA 609 General Elective Rotation 5
Total 45
Facilities
-In Worcester, classes are held in the 10 Lincoln Square Academic and Student Center. Lab sessions are
held in the newly remodeled building as well. The laboratory is equipped with brand new equipment and
set up like a hospital/clinic environment.
Worcester
Worcester is a healthcare center, an educational center, and a dynamic and exciting place. New England's
second-largest city is home to 30,000 students, fifteen higher education institutions, dozens of clinics,
several major hospitals, biomedical firms-and MCPHS University-Worcester's intimate and convenient
campus located right downtown on Foster Street and at 10 Lincoln Square. To see all that awaits you in
Worcester, check out the
Mission & Goals
-The program prepares highly qualified physician assistants who regardless of practice settings, are
sensitive to both individual and cultural differences in the communities they serve. Through an
integrated curriculum in the medical sciences and the healing arts, the program provides a
,comprehensive educational program that meets the demands of a dynamic healthcare system. As a
community of learners, the program fosters professional growth through scholarly pursuit and practical
experiences while promoting the integration of the whole person in the development of clinical,
interpersonal, and professional skills required in the collaborative practice of medicine as physician
assistants.
Vision
-To serve the healthcare needs of local, national, and international communities through the integration
of learner-centered education, scholarly inquiry, clinical experience, and professional development.
Program Goals
1.) Be competent primary care providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
2.) Incorporate the role of ethnic and cultural diversity in the practice of medicine.
3.) Be empathetic to patients, families and the community.
4.) Demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with patients and the medical community.
Curriculum Design
Asynchronous Learning
Case-Based Learning
Early Clinical Exposure
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
MCPHS Interview Day
-Complete an in-person interview with faculty from your intended school
-Receive a tour of MCPHS University
, -Complete a 30-minute writing sample
-Meet with your MCPHS Admission Counselor
-All MCPHS University faculty interviews are open application. This means your faculty interviewer will
have your complete application available to them during the interview and may ask questions about
your academic history, work experience (if any), and extracurricular activities. You should be prepared to
talk about all aspects of your application.
Making myself a competitive candidate
-Significant life experiences
-Intellectual interests
-Extracurricular activities
-Factors inspiring you to become a physician assistant
-Significant obstacles met and overcome
-Special talents or skills
-Socioeconomic challenges
-Previous career
-Cross-cultural experiences
-Experiences relating to disadvantage, disability, or discrimination
Practice Your Interview
1.) If you are new to the interview process, you might consider performing a mock interview. Ask a
friend, a colleague, or a family member to perform a mock interview and ask sample questions, such as:
2.) What are your strengths?
3.) Why do you want to attend MCPHS University?
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE
MCPHS Overview
-Students with bachelor's degree in any field
-Intensive, 24-month, year-round curriculum in state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories on
Worcester and Manchester campuses.
-Accelerated, year-round, 24-month program
-Unique January start date places graduates into the workforce at an advantageous entry time
-Offered on both the Worcester and Manchester campuses
-State-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, including patient assessment and clinical simulation
laboratories
Clinical Clerkships
-Each clinical clerkship lasts five weeks.
-Clinical sites include rural as well as urban sites
-Encouraged to choose rural health facilities for a portion
Course Title Hours
MPA 600 Family Medicine I 5
MPA 601 Family Medicine II 5
,MPA 602 Internal Medicine 5
MPA 603 Pediatrics 5
MPA 604 Psychiatry 5
MPA 605 Surgery 5
MPA 606 Women's Health 5
MPA 607 Emergency Medicine 5
MPA 609 General Elective Rotation 5
Total 45
Facilities
-In Worcester, classes are held in the 10 Lincoln Square Academic and Student Center. Lab sessions are
held in the newly remodeled building as well. The laboratory is equipped with brand new equipment and
set up like a hospital/clinic environment.
Worcester
Worcester is a healthcare center, an educational center, and a dynamic and exciting place. New England's
second-largest city is home to 30,000 students, fifteen higher education institutions, dozens of clinics,
several major hospitals, biomedical firms-and MCPHS University-Worcester's intimate and convenient
campus located right downtown on Foster Street and at 10 Lincoln Square. To see all that awaits you in
Worcester, check out the
Mission & Goals
-The program prepares highly qualified physician assistants who regardless of practice settings, are
sensitive to both individual and cultural differences in the communities they serve. Through an
integrated curriculum in the medical sciences and the healing arts, the program provides a
,comprehensive educational program that meets the demands of a dynamic healthcare system. As a
community of learners, the program fosters professional growth through scholarly pursuit and practical
experiences while promoting the integration of the whole person in the development of clinical,
interpersonal, and professional skills required in the collaborative practice of medicine as physician
assistants.
Vision
-To serve the healthcare needs of local, national, and international communities through the integration
of learner-centered education, scholarly inquiry, clinical experience, and professional development.
Program Goals
1.) Be competent primary care providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
2.) Incorporate the role of ethnic and cultural diversity in the practice of medicine.
3.) Be empathetic to patients, families and the community.
4.) Demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with patients and the medical community.
Curriculum Design
Asynchronous Learning
Case-Based Learning
Early Clinical Exposure
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
MCPHS Interview Day
-Complete an in-person interview with faculty from your intended school
-Receive a tour of MCPHS University
, -Complete a 30-minute writing sample
-Meet with your MCPHS Admission Counselor
-All MCPHS University faculty interviews are open application. This means your faculty interviewer will
have your complete application available to them during the interview and may ask questions about
your academic history, work experience (if any), and extracurricular activities. You should be prepared to
talk about all aspects of your application.
Making myself a competitive candidate
-Significant life experiences
-Intellectual interests
-Extracurricular activities
-Factors inspiring you to become a physician assistant
-Significant obstacles met and overcome
-Special talents or skills
-Socioeconomic challenges
-Previous career
-Cross-cultural experiences
-Experiences relating to disadvantage, disability, or discrimination
Practice Your Interview
1.) If you are new to the interview process, you might consider performing a mock interview. Ask a
friend, a colleague, or a family member to perform a mock interview and ask sample questions, such as:
2.) What are your strengths?
3.) Why do you want to attend MCPHS University?
