Physician Assistant Department

Entry-Level and Post-Graduate Training Programs for PAs

Master of Medical Science
(MMSc)

Residential | Full-Time | 7 Semesters

Become a physician assistant.

Our PA program prepares you to enter the healthcare field with our innovative curriculum, our focus on clinical practice and skills, and our student-focused faculty.

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Doctor of Medical Science
(DMSc)

Online | 4 Tracks | 16-20 Months

Earn the clinical doctorate for physician assistants.

Lead, educate, specialize, and set yourself apart with the clinical doctorate designed for PAs by PAs. Specialize further in psychiatry, healthcare leadership and administration, healthcare professions education, or advanced clinical practice.

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Psychiatry Certificate

Online | 12 to 20 Months | For Practicing PAs

Specialize in psychiatry as a practicing physician assistant.

Prepare for the NCCPA Psychiatry CAQ exam. Complete 1000 supervised clinical hours in psychiatry and prepare to practice as a PA in psychiatry.

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Other Programs of Interest

NEW Accelerated Program Summer 2025

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
(PhD)

Limited-Residency | 3 Specialties | 3 Years

Earn your terminal research or academic degree for healthcare clinicians.

Our PhD in Health Sciences program enables healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge in various health science specialties ranging from Health Promotion & Wellness, Healthcare Professions Education, to Human & Sport Performance.

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Health Science Certificates

Healthcare Leadership & Administration

Learn skills and behavior strategies to prepare those interested in healthcare leadership.

Healthcare Professions Education

Great resource and option to support continuing faculty training and development.

Health & Wellness Coaching

Prepares you to become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach.

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