Mission
The Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program educates culturally competent Physician Assistants (PAs) from diverse backgrounds to serve the primary care needs of medically underserved communities.
Vision
The CCPA program will be recognized as the principal source of PAs providing high-quality, culturally-relevant 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 a cohort of students from diverse backgrounds.
- Develop graduates with the medical knowledge and skills needed to deliver evidence-based primary care.
- Prepare culturally competent graduates equipped with the skills necessary to care for underserved communities.
