Cross-Cultural Elective

The students will have an opportunity for an international or domestic cross-cultural clinical experience. This cross-cultural experience will be included in one of the two elective rotations offered during the clinical phase. Northwest University School of PA Medicine believes in Spirit-inspired compassion and creativity, to meet the needs of individuals, both within our local community and across the globe.

The cost for this cross-cultural experience is incorporated in the program fees for the student. All students admitted to the PA Program at Northwest University will be required to participate in a cross-cultural clinical experience. While traveling, students must be willing to adhere to the CDC travelers’ health recommendations.

International travel policy

The PA student must adhere to the CDC guidelines regarding international vaccination requirements outlined on the website.  The CDC guidelines, based on the country of travel, list the required vaccines to legally enter the assigned country.  The PA program will require all students to obtain the necessary vaccination requirements and show valid proof to progress with the SCPE elective rotation. The cost of the additional vaccines will be the responsibility of the PA student.