Physician Assistant M.S.
- 90 Credits
- School of Health and Natural Sciences
- Bronx
Provide Expert Medical Care as a Physician Assistant
B次元鈥檚 Physician Assistant Master鈥檚 program combines advanced medical training with a unique focus on public health and community-based research. You鈥檒l gain hands-on experience, complete a capstone project that makes a real-world impact and graduate ready to practice in any medical specialty.
90
Credit Hours
3
Year Duration
WHY CHOOSE MERCY
Program Highlights
Discover what sets our Physician Assistant program apart and how we prepare our students for professional success.
Advanced Clinical Training
Practice in Mercy鈥檚 state-of-the-art simulation labs in Dobbs Ferry and the Bronx, featuring human cadaver labs, Anatomage tables and interprofessional simulations that prepare you for real-world scenarios.
Early, Impactful Experience
You鈥檒l make a difference in communities from the start as you gain direct patient experience through clinical rotations, mobile health outreach and international missions.
Top Clinical Rotations
Benefit from Mercy鈥檚 strong partnerships with hospital systems across the Tri-State area, with rotations in specialties like emergency medicine, surgery, OB/GYN and orthopedics.
Expert Faculty Mentorship
Learn from practicing PAs and medical professionals who bring clinical insight into the classroom and provide one-on-one guidance throughout the program.
Collaborative Learning Environment
Advance through the program with a supportive, academically driven cohort and personalized faculty advisement tailored to your goals.
Career-Ready Curriculum
From foundational medical science to population health and a capstone research project, Mercy鈥檚 program prepares you for the NCCPA Exam and a career in any medical specialty.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
12,000 square feet of state-of-the-art clinical facilities
Focused curriculum on advanced medicine, public health and community-based research to prepare you for the NCCPA exam.
Curriculum focused: advanced study of medicine and public health, along with the principles of community and population-based research.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students are eligible to become physician assistants and work in specialties including:
Outpatient medicine or primary care
Emergency medicine
Orthopedic surgery
General surgery
OB/GYN
Neonatology
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Science (MS)