Degree Overview
The Ottawa University PA Program is a comprehensive and dynamic 24-month program committed to creating academic excellence in Physician Assistant / Associate education through the integration of medical knowledge, clinical practice, and exemplary professional performance.
The Ottawa University PA Program has a strong emphasis on respect and care for all human beings, an environment of physical and emotional wellness, and adopting a framework to meet the needs in our community, while practicing good stewardship. Learners receive instruction in leadership, advocacy, ethics, health policy, population, and community health in an interprofessional environment to serve their communities.
Interprofessional education (where learners from different professions learn about, from, and with each other) is a foundational practice at the Ottawa University School of Arts and Sciences. Learners actively participate in interprofessional learning activities based on population and community health, emphasizing continuous quality improvement.