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At Harding University, we prepare physician assistant students to deliver competent, ethical and compassionate care shaped by a Christian worldview. We strive to educate service-minded clinicians who lead with integrity, engage with curiosity and serve their communities with cultural humility.
With small class sizes, experienced faculty and a community committed to personal and professional growth, the Harding PA Program provides an environment where students are known, supported and challenged. Our faculty walk alongside students as mentors, modeling Christ-centered care and equipping them to become lifelong learners capable of serving diverse patient populations.
Students gain hands-on training while building strong relationships with peers, staff and clinical partners that prepare them to step confidently into their future roles on the health care team.
Our Harding graduates are a network of servant leaders impacting health care across the nation who practice with skill, integrity and a heart for others.
OUR MISSION
Developing caring physician assistants who practice competent, patient-centered primary care in diverse environments. Mission and Competencies
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is an independent accrediting body that evaluates and accredits PA educational programs in the United States. The ARC-PA is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The current CASPA cycle opened on April 24, 2025, and will close on November 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
For detailed information on how to apply, please visit the Admissions section of our website. Start your journey toward becoming a Physician Assistant - apply today!
Harding University
Physician Assistant
HU 12231
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
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At Harding University, you'll have the opportunity to be transformed academically, relationally and spiritually so you're prepared to change the world.
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