Department of Physician Assistant Medicine
TAKE THE NEXT STEP and get your Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from Weber State University. The Department of Physician Assistant Medicine in the Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions offers a 24-month program with a unique dual focus on primary care and hospital internal medicine, the fastest-growing medical specialty in the United States.
Our PA program will prepare you to become an exemplary medical provider qualified to work in various healthcare settings. You’ll discover an educational environment dedicated to fostering growth, nurturing intellectual curiosity and facilitating personal development. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and compassionate patient care is unwavering and defines our core values.
Important Dates
| April 24, 2025 | August 1 | September | October | November | January 2026 |
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| CASPA application cycle opens | CASPA applications due by 11:59 p.m. MST | Candidate interviews | Notification of admissions committee decisions | Program Acceptance form and seat deposit due to the program two weeks following notification of acceptance | New Student Orientation and classes begin |
Elevate Your Brilliance
PROFESSIONAL FOCUS
Designed to meet the needs of the evolving healthcare landscape
HANDS-ON TRAINING
State-of-the-art simulation labs, weekly inquiry-based medical cases, and real-world clinical rotations
24-MONTH PROGRAM
Fast transition from education to employment
INNOVATIVE STRUCTURE
Experiential, integrated, and collaborative curriculum