Mission and Goals

The mission of the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program is to educate outstanding clinicians and to foster leaders who will serve their communities and advance quality healthcare.

Goal 1: Matriculate highly qualified students with a wide variety of perspectives and experiences.

Goal 2: Prepare graduates for clinical excellence in a variety of practice settings.

Goal 3: Prepare graduates for patient-centered and interprofessional team-based care.

Goal 4: Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment committed to student success.

Goal 5: Cultivate PA leaders.