Master of Science [M.S] [Physician Assistant] From Case Western Reserve University

This intensive full-time graduate curriculum awards a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSc in Physician Assistant Studies) from the School of Medicine upon completion.? The curriculum, which must be successfully completed in order to meet program requirements for graduation, enables graduates to sit for the PA National Certifying Examination (administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) and obtain a state license.?

The educational philosophy of the PA program emphasizes the practice of evidence-based, patient-centered medical care as well as accountability to patients, society and the profession through experiential learning and active community involvement.? The first 15 months of the program are didactic in nature, divided into four semesters.? This is followed by 12 months of clinical instruction comprised of twelve, four-week clinical rotations.? Early clinical exposure is accomplished through pre-clinical clerkships in the first year.? The PA program begins each year in May and ends in August.? Students are recruited from the CASPA system.?