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Student Experience
Year One
- Enroll in Elon 1010 with other Accelerated Pathway students
- Engage in an interprofessional panel discussion with healthcare professionals
- Partner with the Student Professional Development Center to explore professional identity and develop well-crafted resumes and cover letters
- Attend a group advising meeting to receive a welcome and introduction to the Accelerated Pathways Program and a tour of the Gerald Francis Center from the Dean of the School of Health Sciences
- Participate in a panel discussion with current physician assistant and physical therapy students to discuss tips for successful preparation and valued healthcare experiences for entry into a PA or PT program
- Attend a group advising meeting to learn about local volunteer opportunities and explore available certification opportunities to obtain direct patient care experiences
- Obtain approximately 200 hours of volunteer or work experience in a health care setting
Year Two
- Volunteer with the Open Door Clinic of Alamance County or H.O.P.E. Clinic and complete critical reflection around healthcare disparities
- Attend a group advising meeting to learn about global engagement opportunities
- Participate in a leadership workshop to explore social identities and intercultural competencies
- Attend a group advising meeting to explore partnerships with undergraduate and graduate research opportunities
- Obtain approximately 300-400 hours of volunteer or work experience in a health care setting
Year Three
- Take part in an interprofessional educational experience with graduate health professions students
- Participate in MMIs that focus on critical thinking skills and professional readiness for a career in health care and complete a self-reflection of the MMI to review with SHS advisor
- Attend a group advising meeting to engage in a book club discussion on assigned reading
- Complete 5 out of 6 science courses required for admission to Elon’s graduate PA or PT programs
- Obtain approximately 300-400 hours of volunteer or work experience in a health care setting
- Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to provide a competitive score for admission into the PT program (PT pathway students only)
Year Four
- Complete all science prerequisites required for admission to the graduate programs
- Submit a competitive Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score (PT pathway students only)
- Submit three letters of recommendation, one from a healthcare professional and one from a faculty member
- Complete and submit all volunteer or work experience in healthcare setting
- Following completion of all requirements and application submission, participate in a PA or PT interview
Additional Opportunities
- Become a standardized patient and interact with PA and PT students during clinical skills training
- Volunteer regularly with a PA or PT student at the Alamance County Open Door Clinic or the Elon H.O.P.E. Clinic
- Work with student representatives from PA and PT to plan and/or participate in the Great Cape Escape and the H.O.P.E. Clinic Fun Fest
- Collaborate with PA and PT faculty and students on scholarly research projects
- Participate in Peak Performance Testing with PT/Athletic Residency Program