College of Nursing and Allied Health
Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Ten Reasons Students Tell Us why they come to
The University of St. Francis PA Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico


1. Fully Accredited Program with ARC-PA
2. Small Class Size (less than 30 students per year)
3. Close Knit Dedicated Faculty/Student Interaction
4. Experienced Core and Adjunct Faculty Of MD/DO/PA/NPs
5. Balance of Study Time and Class Time
6. Use of Small Groups and Group Activities for Active Learning
7. Mission Driven focusing on Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Service
    to the Medically Underserved in the Southwest
8. Albuquerque Center is campus for PA and NP programs - offering outstanding clinical experiences
9. Urban, Rural and Remote Clinical Learning Experiences from Georgia to Alaska
10. System driven curriculum sequenced for educational excellence