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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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“Best Value Schools”

by U.S. News & World Report (2021)

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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.

Physician Assistant

Medical Education

Clinical Research

Academic Research

Health Care Administration

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, PA-C
Dean, College of Allied Health

Kaye Rickman, MMS, PA-C
Program Director, PA Medicine

Jody Dix, BA
Program Secretary, PA Medicine

Cathleen Ciesielski, PhD
Program Director, Biomedical Sciences

Dorinda Brown, BS
Clinical Coordinator, PA Medicine

Carson Moore, DMS, PA-C
Principal Faculty, PA Medicine

Joanie Kendall, MMS, PA-C
Instructional Faculty, PA Medicine

Kelcye Richards, MMS, PA-C
Principal Faculty, PA Medicine

Allison Simon, MSPAS, PA-C
Principal Faculty, PA Medicine

Martin Price, MMS, PA-C
Principal Faculty, PA Medicine

Joshua Formaneck, MPAS, PA-C
Principal Faculty, PA Medicine

Kim Moon, MS, PA-C
Principal Faculty, PA Medicine

Thomas Hatten, PA, DO
Medical Director, PA Medicine

PA Curriculum

Curriculum Sequence

This entry-level master’s degree program consists of 108 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.