Mission
The mission of the Xavier University of Louisiana Physician Assistant Program is to educate and prepare ethical, competent, and compassionate physician assistants who deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, improve healthcare access, and advance health outcomes within diverse and underserved communities. Grounded in Xavier’s tradition of academic excellence, leadership, and service, our graduates are prepared to promote a more just and humane society.
The Xavier PA Difference
Rooted in Xavier University of Louisiana’s mission to promote a more just and humane society, the Xavier PA Program prepares compassionate, highly skilled physician assistants to lead, serve, and advance health equity.
- Part of Xavier’s distinguished legacy of preparing African American students and other underrepresented students for careers in the health professions
- Strong PANCE performance, including a 100% first-time pass rate for the Class of 2026
- Dedicated faculty committed to academic excellence and an inclusive, supportive learning environment
- Individualized tutoring, academic advising, mentoring, and remediation support to promote student success
- A comprehensive 28-month curriculum culminating in a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- A 12-consecutive-month didactic phase followed by 16 months of clinical training
- More than 2,000 hours of supervised clinical training across multiple medical and surgical specialties
- Extensive hands-on experience through our partnership with Ochsner Health and diverse community-based clinical sites
- A strong commitment to advancing health equity and improving access to care within diverse and medically underserved communities