Frequently Asked Questions
Clinical Postgraduate PA Programs
(updated 7.2011)
- I am interested in getting our clinical postgraduate PA program accredited. What should I do?
- Our hospital is interested in starting a clinical postgraduate PA program. When should we apply for accreditation?
- Do you have a ballpark figure for the cost of accreditation? I need to get a proposal together and need to know the cost?
- The didactic part of our program is a continuous one throughout all clinical rotations which consists of scheduled lectures with assigned readings and departmental conferences. There are no " real" classes. Are we still eligible to apply for accreditation?
I am interested in getting our clinical postgraduate PA program accredited. What should I do?
The ARC-PA has a process for voluntary accreditation of such programs. Detailed information is provided on the Postgraduate Programs page.
Our hospital is interested in starting a clinical postgraduate PA program. When should we apply for accreditation?
To apply for the voluntary accreditation process, programs must be operational with at least one enrolled PA resident at the time of application. Detailed information is provided on the Process page in the Postgraduate Programs section of our website.
Do you have a ballpark figure for the cost of accreditation? I need to get a proposal together and need to know the cost?
There is a detailed listing of the costs and fees on the Postgraduate section of the website which can be printed as a PDF document. A 10-year cost estimate is also available there.
The didactic part of our program is a continuous one throughout all clinical rotations which consists of scheduled lectures with assigned readings and departmental conferences. There are no " real" classes. Are we still eligible to apply for accreditation?
You would still be eligible to apply without "real classes" as long as you have a consistently defined content addressed with the lectures, even if they are held throughout the clinical year.