The job of working in athletics came naturally for me. I wanted to pursue a field where the work I did would be meaningful to others for the long term. Becoming a physician...
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is a 24-month program that prepares students for meaningful, in-demand careers in healthcare. Through a balance of classroom instruction, laboratory work, and hands-on clinical training, students develop the skills needed to diagnose, treat, and educate patients in a wide range of medical settings.
Our Physician Assistant program blends academic rigor with personalized support. From the first year of coursework to the final clinical rotations, students work closely with experienced faculty who are dedicated to their growth and success. The program emphasizes collaboration, responsibility, and compassionate, patient-centered care. Students also have the opportunity to focus their training through specialized clinical tracks.
Graduates are well prepared for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and for successful careers in diverse healthcare environments. This program is an excellent option for those seeking a comprehensive master for physician assistant education.
Ten 5-week clinical rotations in hospitalist medicine, surgery, orthopedics, emergency medicine, sports medicine and more.
Learn MoreDidactic 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.
View Full Curriculum11:1 faculty-student ratio with personalized attention from highly credentialed faculty for each student.
The job of working in athletics came naturally for me. I wanted to pursue a field where the work I did would be meaningful to others for the long term. Becoming a physician...
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Weekday Visits »Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | Phone: (267) 284-5000
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). / ADDRESS / 3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, Georgia 30024 | Phone: 770.476.1224
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Marywood University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Marywood University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2026. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
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