Mission
The Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program educates culturally-humble, diverse physician assistants (PAs) to serve the primary care needs of medically underserved communities.
Vision
CCPA program intends to be recognized as the principal source of PAs providing culturally-humble care to medically underserved communities.
Program Values
- Professionalism and Accountability: Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and commitment to professional excellence, as well as respectful and ethical behavior.
- Lifelong Learning: Demonstrates commitment to intentional, continuous learning and reflection to advance evidence-based medical knowledge and pursue personal growth.
- Humility and Empathy: Demonstrates awareness of one’s personal and professional biases and attitudes while supporting diverse perspectives, inclusive environments, and compassion toward others.
Program Goals
- Matriculate and graduate a cohort of diverse students from historically underrepresented groups.
- Develop graduates with the requisite medical knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered primary health care.
- Prepare graduates with the cultural humility and skills necessary to care for underserved communities.
