MCPHS PA TRADITIONAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
MCPHS Overview - ....ANSWER ...--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 - ....ANSWER ...--Each clinical clerkship lasts five weeks.
-Clinical sites include rural as well as urban sites
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,-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 - ....ANSWER ...--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.
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,Worcester - ....ANSWER ...-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 - ....ANSWER ...--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 - ....ANSWER ...--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.
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, Program Goals - ....ANSWER ...-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 - ....ANSWER ...-Asynchronous Learning
Case-Based Learning
Early Clinical Exposure
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
MCPHS Interview Day - ....ANSWER ...--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
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
MCPHS Overview - ....ANSWER ...--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 - ....ANSWER ...--Each clinical clerkship lasts five weeks.
-Clinical sites include rural as well as urban sites
....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1
,-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 - ....ANSWER ...--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.
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,Worcester - ....ANSWER ...-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 - ....ANSWER ...--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 - ....ANSWER ...--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.
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, Program Goals - ....ANSWER ...-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 - ....ANSWER ...-Asynchronous Learning
Case-Based Learning
Early Clinical Exposure
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
MCPHS Interview Day - ....ANSWER ...--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
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