27 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MMSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's Physician Assistant (PA) Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) is a 27-month, year-round graduate program with a rigorous didactic and clinical curriculum providing a broad medical and surgery foundation.
As one of the first universities in the country to offer a PA program, SLU maintains a tradition of academic excellence and has earned a national reputation as a leader in PA education. Educational facilities at SLU provide an exceptional learning environment and include a simulated medical office with eight exam rooms equipped with cameras for recording and reviewing student performance.
The mission of SLU's PA program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and the service of humanity.
Traditional pre-PA tracks can be found in many Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) programs . In addition, DCHS proudly offers the direct-entry PA Scholars option for eligible incoming freshmen interested in securing a spot in the SLU PA program upon graduation from a specific pre-PA degree program.
SLU also offers the M.M.S./M.P.H. dual-degree option for students who are passionate about pursuing both PA and public health interests.
Graduates of SLU's PA program are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
Annual NCCPA PANCE Exam Performance Summary
SLU PA Program Attrition Rates
SLU PA Program Costs
Despite potential reasons for leaving the program, most fees are non-refundable. Tuition refunds usually cannot be granted due to the timing and sequencing of our curriculum. If, however, a tuition refund is applicable, the student will be guided through this process. Information on withdrawal and tuition and fee refunds may be found at Student Financial Aid Services .
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MMSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's Physician Assistant (PA) Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) is a 27-month, year-round graduate program with a rigorous didactic and clinical curriculum providing a broad medical and surgery foundation.
As one of the first universities in the country to offer a PA program, SLU maintains a tradition of academic excellence and has earned a national reputation as a leader in PA education. Educational facilities at SLU provide an exceptional learning environment and include a simulated medical office with eight exam rooms equipped with cameras for recording and reviewing student performance.
The mission of SLU's PA program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and the service of humanity.
Traditional pre-PA tracks can be found in many Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) programs . In addition, DCHS proudly offers the direct-entry PA Scholars option for eligible incoming freshmen interested in securing a spot in the SLU PA program upon graduation from a specific pre-PA degree program.
SLU also offers the M.M.S./M.P.H. dual-degree option for students who are passionate about pursuing both PA and public health interests.
Graduates of SLU's PA program are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
Annual NCCPA PANCE Exam Performance Summary
SLU PA Program Attrition Rates
SLU PA Program Costs
Despite potential reasons for leaving the program, most fees are non-refundable. Tuition refunds usually cannot be granted due to the timing and sequencing of our curriculum. If, however, a tuition refund is applicable, the student will be guided through this process. Information on withdrawal and tuition and fee refunds may be found at Student Financial Aid Services .
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