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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS)

Make a Difference in Healthcare with a Physician Assistant Degree

Earning a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University prepares you for a medical career that's in demand and growing to meet expanding health care needs. The Physician Assistant Program at Marywood is committed to providing students with an exceptional education in a supportive and nurturing environment. This professional education will include the knowledge necessary to diagnose, treat, educate, and empower patients in a variety of settings.

We provide students with the foundation for professional growth through personalized attention, diverse clinical experience, and a commitment to excellence. Our students are encouraged to incorporate Marywood University’s goal of learning to live and practice medicine responsibly in an interdependent world. Our distinctive program offers a non-competitive team approach and specialized clinical tracks.

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is 24 months in duration and begins in May.

Didactic Year: The first 12 months are didactic and include classroom and laboratory work in basic and applied medical science. Typical classes are Monday through Friday and include 40 hours of coursework per week.

Clinical Year: The final 12 months are clinical and include ten 5-week rotations. Students return to Marywood at the end of every 5-week rotation to participate in End-of-Rotation examinations, lectures geared toward PANCE review, and professional development activities. 

  • Classroom, laboratory, and hands-on experience
  • Ten, 5-week clinical rotations
  • Personalized attention from highly credentialed faculty
  • Specialty clinical tracks available in Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, and Surgery.

5-Year Physician Assistant Program

Top Employers

  • Hospitals
  • Office-Based Private Practice
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Internal Medicine Subspecialties

Top Career Paths

  • Surgical Specialties
  • Family Medicine/General Practice
  • Urgent Care
  • Federal government/Hospital/Unit

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DEADLINE: October 1, 2024 is the deadline for Summer 2025 cohort.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM 

The Physician Assistant Program is housed in the Keith O'Neill Center for Healthy Families. It features a cutting-edge, technology-ready, amphitheater style classroom. The Physical Assessment Lab (PAL) includes 22 exam tables and 5 private exam rooms for practical education and individual testing of history taking and physical examination techniques. In addition, there are X-ray view boxes, operating room scrub sinks and a variety of teaching models.

PA students complete Gross Anatomy Lab at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, which is 2 miles away from campus. 

Additional in-building areas:

  • Ample interprofessional lounge area with tables and couches
  • All faculty offices located adjacent to the PA classroom

Facilities off campus:

  • Partnership with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine for Cadaver Dissection lab as part of Human Gross Anatomy Course

Technology features:

  • Through the library students have access to: UptoDate, SmartyPance, Rosh Review, Access Medicine, LWW Health Library textbook platforms

Support Features:

  • Mentor-Mentee program
  • Peer tutoring
  • Academic advising
  • Academic Coaching Program
  • Student Success Program
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O'Neill Center for Healthy Families

1401 University Avenue
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The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, located on University Avenue, provides classroom and research space, joining academic programs to innovative research. Students from the Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Respiratory Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs have classes in this building.

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Physician Assistant Lab

1401 University Ave
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The Physician Assistant Lab (PAL) is housed in the O’Neill Center for Healthy Families. It features 31 exam tables for student practice as well as a faculty demonstration station with camera projection to four large screens throughout the room and a pediatric exam table to perform pediatric exams and measurements.

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Physician Assistant Lecture Hall

1401 University Ave
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The Physician Assistant Lecture Hall is equipped with a large, central 14’ projector, 2 suspended screens, recording capabilities and state of the art audio equipment to enhance the classroom experience. The space seats 96 comfortably and offers electrical outlets at each seat.

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Anatomage Virtual Dissection Table

1401 University Ave
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The Anatomage virtual dissection table is utilized in conjunction with cadaver lab to assist in the Human Gross Anatomy lab training. This state-of-the-art equipment allows for virtual dissection and case studies.

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Mock Operating Rooms

1401 University Ave
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The Mock Operating Room is fully equipped with OR lighting, a fully functional OR table and surgical scrub sinks to simulate a surgical environment. To further enhance surgical skills, students are able to practice with our Laparoscopic Surgical Simulator to prepare for clinical rotations and practice.

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Exam Rooms

1401 University Ave
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There are 9 individual exam rooms utilized for practical education and testing of history and physical examination techniques. Each exam room is designed to mimic a provider office and is accessible to students to practice throughout their time here.

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Simulation Rooms

1401 University Ave
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There are 2 simulation rooms with state-of-the art critical care, birthing, neonatal and pediatric simulators. Each simulation room is equipped with a camera for recording of sessions and 2-way glass for observation.

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Private Study Rooms

1401 University Ave
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There are 3 private study rooms in the Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion which can be accessed 24/7 with key-card access. These spaces are ideal for group studying and collaboration.

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Student Break Room

1401 University Ave
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A student break room and kitchen provides space for students to store and prepare food, eat comfortably between classes and socialize with peers.

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Scholarships

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed, and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

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Tuition

This program is 103 credits total x $1050 per credit = Total tuition $108,150

Additional Costs

PA Program Student Fees (MU fees are separate and can be found on Student Accounts Website): $1,670

Required Medical Equipment: $500-$800

Laptop: $700-$1500

AAPA Membership (2 years): $75

PSPA Membership (2 years): $50

Immunizations/Titers/PPD: Varies by insurance

White Coat/Nametag/MU Patch/Scrubs: $80-$100

FBI Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Drug Screening: $180-200 for clearances (performed yearly)

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