Stony Brook University Highlights:
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A dynamic public university that is a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that offers all students a world-class education. Click here to see what is happening today at Stony Brook. Stony Brook University News
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Honorable Mentions and Rankings
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Ranked 58th among National Universities (US News & World Report 2024)
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Ranked #26 among Public Universities (US News & World Report 2024)
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Ranked #1 among Public Universities in New York State (US News & World Report 2024)
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Top 10 Most Diverse Universities in the United States (24/7 Wall Street/USA Today)
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Top 15 Best Value Public Colleges (Forbes Magazine 2019)
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Ranked 56th in Best Colleges for Veterans (US News & World Report 2021)
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Member of the Association of American Universities since 2001
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School of Health Professions Highlights:
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Inter-professional School dedicated to the education and training of highly competent health care professionals who can assume leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings. More details found here: School of Health Professions Facts
- School mission includes a collective understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to foster growth and advocacy
- Member of Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP)
- State of the art Health Sciences Library and Computer Learning Lab
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State of the art Health Sciences Clinical Skills Center (Patient Simulation Laboratory)
Physician Assistant Program Highlights:
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Low cost/high quality PA Education
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Strong national and local reputation and rankings
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Ranked 27th in the United States (US News & World Report, 2023)
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Ranked 2nd in New York State (US News & World Report, 2023)
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Accreditation
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Fully accredited since its inception in 1971
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5 consecutive accreditation site visits with maximum allowable length of accreditation
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Last awarded accreditation (for 10 years) in 2017
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Five Year (First Time Taker) PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) Average Pass Rates
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National 96%
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Stony Brook's Program 96%
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Three (3) year attrition rate (Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023) is 7%
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Student to faculty ratio 12:1
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Emphasis on team approach, collaboration and inter-professional education
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Emphasis on providing primary care to medically underserved populations
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Highly qualified and responsive teaching faculty and staff
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Diverse and committed students
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Strong and extensive clinical affiliate network
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Exceptional record of professional leadership and community service
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Strong connection and involvement with program alumni who participate in teaching, admissions, clinical precepting, community/international service and employment activities
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Strong graduate placement record
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31% of the Class of 2019 were employed as a PA within 1 month of graduation
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19% of the Class of 2019 were offered employment prior to graduation
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