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Do you have an outstanding and altruistic commitment to service and volunteerism, a passion for medicine and the PA profession?

100%
PANCE Pass rate
PA Class of 2022
8.6:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Pursue your passion with passionate guides beside you.
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PA Medicine

Be ready to enter a rigorous curriculum. Our faculty prepares you with the skills and training necessary for patient care.

Throughout the didactic phase you will learn the foundations of medicine through intensive classroom coursework. The clinical phase includes hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings. You will complete your degree with the month-long summative phase which prepares you for the transition into clinical practice.

Learn More About the PA Program

What Can I Do with a Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine?

A career as a physician assistant (PA) involves working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.

PAs perform a wide range of medical duties, including conducting physical examinations, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and assisting in surgeries.

They work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices, collaborating closely with physicians to deliver comprehensive healthcare services.

Clinical Coordinator

Health Care Administrator

Medical Education Coordinator

Medical Researcher

Medical Writer

Physician Assistant

Experience Learning

Didactic Phase

The Didactic Phase represents the preclinical year and spans 12 months.

Clinical Phase

The Clinical Phase represents the clinical year and consists of 11 months of supervised clinical education and coursework.

Summative Phase

The Summative Phase is 1 month in duration and represents the final stage of training.

Program Completion

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree and be eligible to sit for the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE).

Serve Beside Experienced & Faithful Medical Professionals

Jordan Hairr, EdD, MSPAS, PA-C
Dean, College of Allied Health Professions
Jody Dix, BA
Program Secretary, PA Medicine
Cathleen Ciesielski, PhD
Program Director, Biomedical Sciences
Dorinda Brown, BS
Clinical and Budget Coordinator, PA Medicine
Kaye Rickman, MMS, PA-C
Program Director, PA Medicine
Joanie Kendall, MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Kelcye Richards, MMS, PA-C
Associate Professor, PA Medicine
Allison Simon, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant
Martin Price, MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, PA Medicine

PA Curriculum

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  • PA Medicine Year 1

    Year 1 Sample Courses

    • Functional and Preventive Medicine
    • Geriatric and Pediatric Medicine
    • Health Care Ethics and Policy
    • Pharmacotherapy
    • Psychiatry/Mental Health

  • PA Medicine Year 2

    Year 2 Sample Courses

    • Psychiatry/Mental Health Clerkship
    • Emergency and Internal Medicine Clerkship
    • Prenatal and Gynecology Clerkship
    • Pediatrics Clerkship
    • Family Medicine Clerkship

Curriculum Sequence

This entry-level master’s degree program consists of 131 semester hours of graduate work divided into three phases that span 24 consecutive months. The Didactic Phase represents the preclinical year and spans 12 months. The Clinical Phase represents the clinical year and consists of 11 months of supervised clinical education and coursework. The Summative Phase is 1 month in duration and represents the final stage of training. Learn more about the program.

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