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Physician Assistant

    Master of Physician Assistant Science, Minor, Five-Year BS in Health Science and MPAS - Master of Physician Assistant Science
    Erie, Pennsylvania

Deliver Quality Health Care with a Physician Assistant Degree from ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ

ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ’s physician assistant program has been educating physician assistants for more than 40 years. Our program faculty are committed to educating and preparing you to become an outstanding health care provider in a meaningful profession. Join our more than 1,400 graduates who work everyday to improve the health and wellness of patients and communities across the nation.

  • Join a program whose five-year first-time Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination pass rate is above the national average
  • ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ’s physician assistant program is ranked in the top 50 programs by the U.S. News and World Report.
  • The Class of 2021 reported job/residency fellowship placement of 100% one year following graduation.

Learn to Lead the Way

  • Gain the foundational medical knowledge required for clinical practice through rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences.
  • Develop the skills needed to deliver high-quality, compassionate health care services to patients.
  • Become a vital member of a health care team.
  • Earn a median annual wage of $115,390, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment

  • Learn in our Patient Simulation Center, a clinical-like setting that mimics the way health care professionals collaborate in real time using the protocols you’ll encounter in your career.
  • Complete eight clinical rotations to apply your classroom learning to real-world experiences.
  • Interact with standardized patients throughout your fourth and fifth years in the program.
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ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ's Physician Assistant programs in Erie, PA and Ruskin, FL are accredited by the.

Inspire your Academic Success

Gain real-world knowledge through key courses including:

Problem-Based Medicine: Learn evidence-based medicine with an emphasis on clinical problem solving through a case study approach.

Pre-Rotation Lecture Series Lab: Practice clinical skills including gowning and gloving, injections, suturing, casting, CPR and ACLS certification and operating room orientation. 

Physical Diagnosis III: Perform histories and physical examinations on hospitalized and nursing home patients, learn frequently encountered medical problems, and understand pathophysiology and a methodology to approach any presenting medical concern.

Achieve the Possibilities

ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ’s physician assistant program provides you with an array of opportunities to prepare you for a purposeful career. You will: 

  • Receive hands-on professional training through 90 hours of patient interaction experiences in your first four years.
  • Complete two physical diagnosis laboratories that will include experiences at a local hospital, at a long-term care facility, and with standardized patients on campus.
  • Participate in a White Coat Ceremony that honors didactic- and clinical-year students.

Student Learning Outcomes

Physician Assist (5 Year)

Degree: Undergraduate | Bachelor of Science
College: Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences

Our Faculty Experts

Heather Adams

Associate Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Shawna Alonge

Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Clinical Coordinator
Physician Assistant Program

Brittney Franley

Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Clinical Coordinator
Physician Assistant Program

Kristen Grippe

Associate Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Interim Program Director
Physician Assistant Program

Blake Hoppe

Associate Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Associate Director
Physician Assistant Program

Jennifer Majewski

Associate Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Natasha Peterson

Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Director of Clinical Ed
Physician Assistant Program

Christina Scanlan

Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Clinical Coordinator
Physician Assistant Program

Alexandra Begley

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Jessica Bourke

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Adjunct Lecturer
Dietetics Program

James Caputo

Adjunct Lecturer
Villa Maria School of Nursing

Adjunct Faculty
Athletic Training

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Maureen Cephas

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Angela Eller

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Charles Fetrow

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Kathleen Friedrich

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Gina Fulgenzio

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Joshua Kovalcin

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Randie Lugenbeal

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Amanda Mock

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Allison Pacansky

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Justin Scholl

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Molly Tewell

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Kaleigh Vinesky

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program

Leonard Whiteman

Adjunct Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program