Morehouse School of Medicine Announces New Physician Assistant Program
Physician Assistant is ranked one of the top in demand careers by U.S. News and World Report
ATLANTA, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Physician assistants play a critical role on today's collaborative healthcare teams, with demand expected to grow by nearly 40 percent over the next 10 years and a median salary exceeding $100,000, according to U.S. News and World Report.
To meet this growing community need, Morehouse School of Medicine is launching a new physician assistant program beginning in summer 2019. The 26-month long full-time program will lead to a Master of Science in Medicine Physician Assistant Studies degree. MSM will begin accepting applications this fall.
PAs are highly trained healthcare professionals licensed to provide medical care under a doctor's supervision. They can conduct physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic studies, write prescriptions and more. Trained PAs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, and federal agencies.
"The Morehouse School of Medicine physician assistant program is driven by vision, mission and legacy," says Pangela Dawson, Ph.D., PA program director. "Understanding the pioneering efforts of early educators has inspired us to develop a student-centered curriculum design that focuses on equipping future leaders, enhancing access to care, and improving community health outcomes for rural and underprivileged populations."
The PA program at MSM will empower students to make health equity a priority and address community health issues, Dr. Dawson says. The program also adopts the competencies consistent with the national standards for the PA profession.
About Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM)
Founded in 1975, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians, biomedical scientists, and public health professionals. In 2011, MSM was recognized by Annals of Internal Medicine as the nation's No. 1 medical school in fulfilling a social mission. MSM faculty and alumni are noted for excellence in teaching, research and public policy, as well as exceptional patient care.
Morehouse School of Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral and master's degrees. To learn more about programs and donate today, please visit www.msm.edu or call 404-752-1500.
SOURCE Morehouse School of Medicine
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