Physician Assistant M.S.
- 90 Credits
- School of Health and Natural Sciences
- Bronx
Provide Expert Medical Care as a Physician Assistant
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University’s Physician Assistant Master’s program combines advanced medical training with a unique focus on public health and community-based research. You’ll gain hands-on experience, complete a capstone project that makes a real-world impact and graduate ready to practice in any medical specialty.
90
Credit Hours
3
Year Duration
WHY CHOOSE MERCY
Program Highlights
Discover what sets our Physician Assistant program apart and how we prepare our students for professional success.
Advanced Clinical Training
Practice in ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s state-of-the-art simulation labs in Dobbs Ferry and the Bronx, featuring human cadaver labs, Anatomage tables and interprofessional simulations that prepare you for real-world scenarios.
Early, Impactful Experience
You’ll make a difference in communities from the start as you gain direct patient experience through clinical rotations, mobile health outreach and international missions.
Top Clinical Rotations
Benefit from ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s strong partnerships with hospital systems across the Tri-State area, with rotations in specialties like emergency medicine, surgery, OB/GYN and orthopedics.
Expert Faculty Mentorship
Learn from practicing PAs and medical professionals who bring clinical insight into the classroom and provide one-on-one guidance throughout the program.
Collaborative Learning Environment
Advance through the program with a supportive, academically driven cohort and personalized faculty advisement tailored to your goals.
Career-Ready Curriculum
From foundational medical science to population health and a capstone research project, ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s program prepares you for the NCCPA Exam and a career in any medical specialty.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
12,000 square feet of state-of-the-art clinical facilities
Focused curriculum on advanced medicine, public health and community-based research to prepare you for the NCCPA exam.
Curriculum focused: advanced study of medicine and public health, along with the principles of community and population-based research.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students are eligible to become physician assistants and work in specialties including:
Outpatient medicine or primary care
Emergency medicine
Orthopedic surgery
General surgery
OB/GYN
Neonatology
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Science (MS)