PA Program Resources

• Buddy System – students in each new cohort are assigned a ‘buddy’ from the cohort prior to them.
• Advisers – each PA student is assigned an adviser who is a member of the core PA faculty.  Advisers are available to meet during office hours or by appointment. Each semester of the didactic phase, advisers will meet with advisees individually to discuss self-care and professionalism.
• Wellness/Transitions Curriculum – the program has implemented monthly seminars that are student-led regarding the transition to PA school.

JMU Resources

• Counseling Center
• OASIS Self-care Space
• University Health Center
• TimelyCare - free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year virtual mental health and wellness services, including a 24/7 TalkNow on-demand access to a mental health professional, with scheduling for up to 12 telehealth sessions, psychiatry, health coaching, peer-to-peer support, and self-care journeys.