Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005
¾¨Ó㴫ý and Duquesne University recently entered into an articulation agreement that benefits students seeking a degree as a physician assistant.
"The articulation agreement is for students who are interested in careers as physician assistants," said Dr. Ann Throckmorton, chair and associate professor of biology at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. "It will put students on the fast track to an advanced degree in that field. Under the agreement, students will spend three years at ¾¨Ó㴫ý followed by three years at Duquesne. At the end of their first year at Duquesne, students receive a bachelor's in biology from ¾¨Ó㴫ý. At the end of the six years, they receive their advanced degree, a masters of physician assistant. Traditionally those degrees require seven years of school, so this is a great opportunity for students who are interested in finishing school and starting their careers quickly."
¾¨Ó㴫ý has similar articulation agreements in physical therapy, environmental science management, pre-law, and occupational therapy with Duquesne University, and dentistry with Case Western Reserve University. ¾¨Ó㴫ý's 3-2 Engineering Program has agreements with Pennsylvania State University, Case Western Reserve University, and Washington University.
For more information on the physician assistant agreement, contact Throckmorton at (724) 946-7209 or e-mail athrock@westminster.edu.
