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Physician Assistant, MPA
Work directly with patients and make an impact on community health with your Physician Assistant, MPA.
Physician Assistant, MPA
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Physician Assistant, MPA
Why become a PA?
Less class time
Finish graduate school and receive training in just a quarter of the time of traditional medical school.
Career flexibility
Choose between specialties and work in different areas of medicine.
Program Benefits
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Outstanding outcomes
Master the knowledge needed to excel on your certification exam and gain employment.
![](/media/evms_public/departments/medical_masters_program/MedschoolMPA.jpg)
Medical school environment
Learn through instruction modeled after school of medicine curriculum on the campus of a medical school.
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Community focus
Give back to others through Community-Engaged Learning and volunteer opportunities.
![](/media/evms_public/departments/medical_masters_program/OutcomesMPA.jpg)
Outstanding outcomes
Master the knowledge needed to excel on your certification exam and gain employment.
![](/media/evms_public/departments/medical_masters_program/MedschoolMPA.jpg)
Medical school environment
Learn through instruction modeled after school of medicine curriculum on the campus of a medical school.
![](/media/evms_public/departments/medical_masters_program/CommunityMPA.jpg)
Community focus
Give back to others through Community-Engaged Learning and volunteer opportunities.
![](/media/evms_public/departments/medical_masters_program/OutcomesMPA.jpg)
Outstanding outcomes
Master the knowledge needed to excel on your certification exam and gain employment.
![](/media/evms_public/departments/medical_masters_program/MedschoolMPA.jpg)
Medical school environment
Learn through instruction modeled after school of medicine curriculum on the campus of a medical school.
![](/media/evms_public/departments/medical_masters_program/CommunityMPA.jpg)
Community focus
Give back to others through Community-Engaged Learning and volunteer opportunities.
Play a critical role in healthcare. Become a Physician Assistant.
Did you know this school also offers a one-year Doctor of Medical Science, DMSc program?