MS in Physician Assisting

The Sullivan University Physician Assistant program's mission is to train medical professionals who provide ethical, high-quality, and compassionate medical care while serving an integral role in the healthcare team. This includes increasing access to healthcare in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the nation. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Degree program is a rigorous 24-month curriculum consisting of a 12-month didactic phase and a 12-month clinical phase.

The didactic year curriculum builds a foundation for clinical practice and focuses on biomedical, clinical, and behavioral sciences and courses in physical diagnosis and critical thinking. Students may be introduced to clinical settings during the first quarter of the didactic year through shadowing experiences. Students must begin thinking critically and clinically in the second quarter, correlating classroom knowledge to clinical application through problem and case-based learning scenarios. The didactic year's final weeks include written and practical summative examinations — including simulated patient encounters — to assess each student’s preparedness for the clinical year. These examinations must be completed successfully as a requirement for entering the clinical year.

At Sullivan University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, we pride ourselves on offering a quality, educational experience with the end goal of graduating top-tier pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and physician assistants.

The College hosts diverse and experienced faculty who engage with students both in the classroom and their clinical experiences. Technology is utilized to enhance the student experience through our learning management system, virtual electronic health record, lecture recording, and electronic assessments. We also have an extensive health science library to support students in the most up-to-date literature and health information. Our faculty and staff promote family culture, and our low student-to-faculty ratios are conducive to personal instruction and advising. Additionally, our community relationships allow us to offer premier clinical sites, ensuring students get quality, hands-on experience. If you’re ready to launch your career, then Sullivan College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the place for you!