Campbell is committed to educating the very best PA clinicians to serve the community and national needs as health care providers and leaders prepared for the challenges of the future.
Tom Colletti, MPAS, PA-C
The Campbell PA program is here!
As program director, I am very pleased to announce that in March 2011 the Campbell PA program was granted provisional accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). I am thankful to the wonderful faculty and staff who made this possible. The enthusiasm and pride shown by administration and faculty demonstrates the dedicated support that Campbell University has for the PA program and the PA profession.
During this first admission cycle the program received many applications from well-qualified students. We anticipate an even greater response this coming year since we are now members of CASPA, the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants. For the charter class we selected outstanding students and anticipate their arrival in August 2011. The charter class will occupy the renovated Carrie Rich Hall on the main campus, replete with state-of-the-art educational technology.
In a changing health care environment the need for primary care providers grows stronger. The demand for PAs is expected to increase by 39% over the next decade. PAs are recognized as integral members of the health care team, and the profession is prepared to respond to the primary care shortage throughout the health care system. Campbell is committed to educating the very best PA clinicians to serve the community and national needs as health care providers and leaders prepared for the challenges of the future.
The future is bright for PAs. This is the time for you to consider answering the call to become a PA. This is the time for you to consider becoming a Campbell PA. I encourage you to apply to our program and set a course for your future in medicine.
With best wishes for all of your endeavors,
Tom Colletti, MPAS, PA-C
Chair & Director, PA Program