MASTERS OF SCIENCEPhysician Assistant Studies

Lawrence Technological University offers applicants a unique opportunity through rolling admissions. LTU will evaluate applications as they are submitted and contact those applicants who fulfill the vision, values and requirements set forth by LTU. Rolling admissions allows LTU to select applicants for the upcoming 2024 PA program cohort throughout the 2023 year. LTU strongly encourages all applicants to apply as early as possible. Once all thirty spots have been filled, later applications will only be considered for the waitlist.

The majority of clinical rotations are within the Ascension Healthcare System, a nationally recognized and highly respected system (largest in the Nation and one of the largest employers in Michigan). Rotations are located in the greater Detroit and surrounding areas with preceptors committed to supporting the LTU Ascension partnership and vision. Your clinical experiences will be both outpatient and within the hospital setting and will be arranged entirely by LTU.

The Sim lab and Anatomy lab are located a short drive from LTU's campus.

You will learn and master one of the most common electronic medical records (EMR) charting systems. You will have access throughout the program to refine your skills. In addition, you will graduate having the knowledge and abilities to utilize key technology in diagnosing and treating your patients.

LTU has implemented a student-first ideology with a focus on you. Your overall well-being and success is the driver behind our passion. The PA faculty at LTU is committed to your personal success and to providing the physical, mental and emotional support needed to assist you along the way. One of your PA professors will serve as your personal advisor and mentor throughout your journey at LTU and will guide you to other University resources should you need them.

One of the teaching methods employed in our program is the flipped classroom, where students are given the opportunity to preview key concepts in advance so that class time can be spent on problem-solving and in-depth exploration of the content. This approach significantly enhances learning as compared to a more traditional lecture-only approach and transforms the classroom into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where your professors can guide you in applying concepts and engaging creatively in the subject matter.

The newly-built, highly innovative, dedicated PA classroom and lab have been integrated with technology. Multiple areas in the program space have recording and playback capabilities to facilitate your learning. You will have access to the exam rooms throughout the week to hone your skills at your own pace. In addition, a dedicated break-room is available to allow you to rest, relax and refuel throughout the day.

The faculty have different areas of expertise which allows our program to provide you with distinct interdisciplinary experiences from the classroom to the lab. Instructors will collaborate and teach the core classes to best utilize their individual expertise and professional experience, giving you the best opportunity for understanding and success. Our instructors are passionate about providing you the best student experience possible. We provide multiple ways to engage with the faculty and our doors are always open. Your feedback is valuable to us and an essential component of our ongoing commitment to excellence.

Lawrence Technological University is conveniently located, with easy access and ample free parking within steps of the program building. The building has secure access for PA students and faculty. Buildings, labs and classrooms are handicap-accessible throughout campus.

The Sim lab and Anatomy lab are located a short drive from LTU's campus.

Our PA faculty team is committed to your success from beginning to end. The LTU faculty will conduct frequent informational sessions which we strongly encourage all interested applicants to attend. Our informational sessions are filled with useful information to answer the most common questions, with a Q&A at the end. If, after attending one of our informational sessions you have any questions about the PA program, please feel free to email paprogram@ltu.edu . One of our PA faculty will answer your questions.

If you are interested in helping us train the next generation of Physician Assistants, then you could become a student model volunteer. Our volunteers come from all walks of life – from those who want to give something back, to students looking to broaden their work experience, gain volunteer or community service hours and future applicants who want to get to know the faculty and program. What all our volunteers have in common is they wish to give their time to help us train compassionate and competent Physician Assistants.

Here at Lawrence Technological University , we want to give our Physician Assistant students opportunities to develop their practical skills in supervised conditions, before putting what they have learned into practice. As part of this training, we need volunteers to take part in hands on examinations where our students carry out basic, non-invasive physical examinations. As a volunteer you will experience basic physical examinations (such as blood pressure and pulse oximeter monitoring) performed by Physician Assistant students. A Certified Physician Assistant will be present during every exam to supervise.

You do not need to undertake any formal training. You will be fully briefed prior to each exam. You can travel to and from the exam dressed as you wish, but for the exam you will need to wear your own shorts, and if applicable a sports bra, you will be given a hospital style gown upon arrival.  

Volunteering would be from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. multiple times a semester.  You can volunteer for as few or as many dates that fit into your schedule.

If you are interested in becoming a student model volunteer, please click the link below and complete the form .

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