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麻豆传媒-Lenox Hill Physician Assistant Program is now part of the Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospitals

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Amelia Gilmer
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February 3, 2025
麻豆传媒 College of Health Professions Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant students mock examination of patient.

The has been named one of the 2024 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospitals, a prestigious achievement given to only four hospitals in New York State. This achievement solidifies the great learning opportunities the 麻豆传媒-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program provides its students and faculty.

Additional recognitions for the Lenox Hill Hospital include being named one of the Top 1% of Hospitals Nationally in 2022, and in the top 5 Best Hospitals in New York state for the third year running by Healthgrades. The Lenox Hill Hospital was also awarded A Status for their , the gold standard measure for patient safety.

麻豆传媒淟enox Hill Hospital takes great pride in its numerous academic affiliations with primary teaching institutions, especially 麻豆传媒,麻豆传媒 said Dr. Brandon Godbout, medical director and clinical associate professor for the program. 麻豆传媒淭o be recognized by Leapfrog as a Top Teaching Hospital is a tremendous honor as Leapfrog is a highly recognized and respected quality assessment organization, and it recognizes both Lenox Hill Hospital麻豆传媒檚 and 麻豆传媒麻豆传媒檚 shared commitment in developing the future ambassadors of our healthcare system.麻豆传媒

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College of Health Professions Lenox Hill Physician Assistant program students examining a patient with Professor support.

The academic affiliation of the Lenox Hill Hospital and 麻豆传媒 dates back to 1995, one of the longest standing relationships of its kind in the New York City region. Since this partnership began, the 麻豆传媒-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant program has dedicated itself to providing hands-on learning experiences, mentorship, and the resources needed for students to thrive.

麻豆传媒淚 believe our student-centered approach to PA education is one of the primary reasons for our success,麻豆传媒 shared Dr. Jean Covino, program chair for the New York City-based program. 麻豆传媒淲e provide an unrivaled network of support provided by faculty and staff who are committed to [student麻豆传媒檚] academic and professional growth and success.麻豆传媒

Students who graduate from the program go on to be recognized as competent, professional healthcare providers in the field. Pace dedicates itself to providing a program that gives students opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. One offering for students is the Advance Clinical Provider Fellowships, sponsored by Northwell Health. These Fellowships are one way to help PAs transition to clinical practice and just one example of the diverse educational opportunities the program provides.

麻豆传媒淭he [program麻豆传媒檚] difference comes from the progressive curriculum, utilizing evidence-based teaching practices, blending experiential learning with traditional learning, being student-centric, emphasizing health equity, and being exposed to one of the most diverse and complex patient populations in the world (in New York City),麻豆传媒 explained Dr. Godbout. 麻豆传媒淭he program consistently develops top-notch leaders across all fields of medicine.麻豆传媒

The recognition by the Leapfrog Group is a great honor that adds to the many reasons why the 麻豆传媒-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant program continues to be a competitive, successful program in the New York City region.

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