Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) today announced the addition of a new Psychiatry Concentration track. The track is part of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program and will be available this fall. Student applications for the track are available now.
Dr. Tim McCreary, DMSc, PA-C, Psych CAQ, was named director of the new track.
The Psychiatry concentration track is based on the content blueprint of the NCCPA Psychiatry Certificate of Added Qualifications. It is designed to help increase the value of physician assistants to healthcare organizations serving patients with psychiatric disorders.
“The Psychiatry Concentration track provides students with a solid, evidence-based foundation in applied psychiatry that will deepen their working knowledge of psychopathology and psychotherapeutics,” said McCreary. “This increased understanding deepens the personal contribution to the medical team and provides a sense of fulfillment for physician assistants as they engage with patients during therapy with greater confidence and understanding.”
The Psychiatry Concentration is the fourth in the DMSc program. Other tracks include: Healthcare Leadership and Administration, Advanced Clinical Practice, and Healthcare Professions Education.
Applications are currently being accepted for the program.
About Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Founded in 1998 and located in Provo, Utah, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting commission recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. RMUoHP offers high-quality, evidence-based, and outcomes-oriented healthcare programs. www.rm.edu
About the RMUoHP Doctor of Medical Science degree program
The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions prepares physician assistants (PA) for leadership roles in clinical, administrative, and academic settings. PAs with an active and unencumbered state licensure and/or NCCPA certification and a master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited institution are eligible for the DMSc program.
