Touro University California, Los Angeles

Mission statement

The mission of the TUC-LA Physician Assistant Program is to educate capable students from diverse backgrounds to meet the challenges of practicing medicine in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. The curricula are formulated to sensitize the students to the complexities of healthcare delivery that influence patients and their families. Students engage in community service to foster effective communication, compassion, and dedication to the healthcare community. We encourage research and create life-long learners trained to utilize evidence to deliver safe, effective patient-centered care to patients and their communities.

Program features

A distinctive feature of our program is the culminating semester, during which students are systematically prepared for entry into clinical practice. This semester occurs at the end of the clinical year, following the successful completion of nine clinical rotations. During this period, students are guided to meet established program standards in both knowledge and technical competency. They also devote focused effort to their Master’s Capstone Project and community service initiatives.