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Physician Assistant Program

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    Graduates of our Physician Assistant (PA) Program will be equipped with the academic, clinical, professional and cultural skills necessary to deliver effective health care services. They will develop critical thinking abilities and be prepared to offer compassionate, comprehensive care to improve the health of their patients and communities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

    A PA student, with three others around her, smiles after finding out her clinical rotation

    Our Mission and Goals

    Consistent with the goals of the entire College of Medicine, the Physician Assistant Program emphasizes humanism in medicine, which takes into account the dedication required for individualized and personalized medicine.

    The program aims to prepare graduates to be academically, clinically, professionally and culturally competent physician assistants who are devoted to serving patients in their communities.

    Promoting critical thinking, enrolling a diverse student body that is academically qualified and emphasizing primary care and underserved communities are among the program's goals.

    Program Information

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    Curriculum and Support

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    Curriculum

    The 24-month, 101-credit program awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree.

    Student Support

    We are committed to enhancing students' experience and development, while supporting their well-being.

    Faculty and Staff

    Meet the Physician Assistant Program leadership, faculty and staff of who train and support you.

    Physician Assistant students from the Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 connected with their mentors and mentees on the from lawn of the College of Medicine in May 2023.

    Recruitment Events

    News from the PA Program