Mission Statement

The Sacred Heart University Physician Associate Studies mission is to educate and graduate compassionate physician associates (PA) who demonstrate excellence in clinical practice and serve as collaborative members of the health care team.

Grounded in service and lifelong learning, the program prepares a skilled PA workforce to meet evolving health care needs through a strong emphasis on primary care, respect for human dignity, integration of innovative and evidence-based practices and the promotion of health and well-being for all people within the communities we serve.

Core Values

To achieve our mission, we are committed to the following:

Excellence

We foster clinical and academic excellence by preparing students to provide the highest standard of patient care. We embrace lifelong learning, cultivating curiosity, adaptability and continuous professional growth to advance the PA profession.

Community

We dedicate ourselves to serving and strengthening our communities through collaboration, advocacy and equitable access to care. We encourage civic responsibility and global awareness, inspiring students to contribute to healthier and more just societies.

Compassion

Empathy and respect are essential to the healing relationship between providers and patients. We strive to prepare PAs to deliver care that honors and affirms every individual’s dignity, integrity and humanity.

Vision Statement

To be a leader in physician associate education by cultivating compassionate, community-focused clinicians who advance health equity, champion lifelong learning and elevate the standard of care for all. We envision a future in which our graduates shape a more just and healthier world through clinical excellence, collaborative practice, contributions to the evidence base and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of diverse communities.