Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Central Michigan University

USA,Michigan

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27 Months

Duration

CAD 15,327/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

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USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1892

Total Students: 15,465 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States

Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Program Overview

Work in an area of medicine that emphasizes quality patient care; a gratifying career awaits you as a physician assistant. This 27-month program offers an in-depth curriculum and extensive clinical training. With a strong focus on mentorship and teamwork, you'll learn from the best in a supportive environment.

Why This Program & What You'll Learn
This 27-month program prepares you to be certified and licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. The program addresses the healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities in our state while emphasizing ethical, compassionate, and professional practices.

You'll complete your program in the state-of-the-art Health Professions Building, that offers advanced learning environments and resources. You’ll find an outpatient clinic, a laboratory and a high-tech instructional wing for all styles of learning.

The first 15 months of the program are dedicated to your instructive education. There is a clinical mentorship program during the last 2 semesters of the didactic year. The last 12 months of the program involve your clinical clerkship rotations. These rotations offer you clinical education experiences in primary care areas as well as behavioral health, surgery and emergency medicine.

Once you complete this program, you'll be eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE). This allows you to apply for licensure in all 50 states, District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.