Yale PA Online’s small-group problem-based learning (PBL) sessions are held face-to-face in a virtual classroom. Taught by Yale School of Medicine faculty, the sessions are not lectures, but real-time group discussions to review topics and ideas learned in coursework when applying them to a patient case. The virtual classroom features dynamic tools, including HD streaming video and audio, that support the student experience. We cap sessions at 12 to 15 students to encourage collaboration and connection.
Online Campus
For more than two centuries, Yale School of Medicine has remained at the forefront of innovation and academic excellence in the field of medicine. The Yale Physician Assistant (PA) Online Program bolsters this commitment to the field by making a Yale education accessible to highly qualified candidates nationwide.
Canvas, our sophisticated platform designed specifically for online learners, is the central hub for all program activities. The dashboard provides access to classes, assignments, grades, and communication tools to connect with peers and professors. Yale PA Online faculty structure online classes and coursework based on research regarding pedagogical and curricular effectiveness.
Through Canvas, Clinical Experience in Early Didactic (CEED), clinical rotations and on-campus Immersions, students become integrated members of the Yale community.
Classes
Coursework
Yale School of Medicine faculty work with a world-class team to turn their lectures into engaging online coursework. Medical concepts are intrinsically complex, but our faculty have brought this PA curriculum to life through the use of current technologies.
Coursework includes:
Recorded Lectures
Professors record lectures of key topics which are discussed during live classes.
Video Case Studies
Students watch simulations of real patients to learn and understand key skills.
Interactive Content
Students receive feedback on assignments from professors and classmates.
Coursework is always accessible anywhere students have an internet connection. And when they are on the go, students can use the mobile app to complete assignments, maintain schedules and engage with classmates.
Connection
Yale supports PA Online students throughout the academic journey, ensuring success and a connection to the University. Students are also connected to the Yale campus—for example, they have full digital access to the Yale Cushing/Whitney Medical Library and the entire Yale library system.
Additional ways Yale supports PA Online applicants and students:
Admissions Support
Admissions counselors work with candidates across the application process.
Student Success
Student Success Advisors track students’ progress and offer non-academic support throughout the program.
Career Support
Professional career coaches provide resources and personalized support to help students most effectively represent their professional skills and assets.
Technical Support
Specialists are on call 24/7 to help with any technological concerns.
Clinical Rotation Placement Assistance
Yale PA Online students spend over half the program completing clinical rotations, where they gain real-world experience working in teams and honing the skills and knowledge learned in classes and coursework. Yale placement specialists identify and secure placement sites that uphold Yale School of Medicine’s academic and professional standards. Yale faculty and staff vet and approve all placements and clinical preceptors.
To learn more about Yale PA Online, request information and an admissions counselor will contact you.