Physician Assistant

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The Western Michigan University Department of Physician Assistant offers an entry-level, full-time, 24-month, professional education curriculum that leads to a Master of Science in Medicine degree. The first year focuses primarily on classroom and laboratory instruction and includes a component that addresses research issues pertinent to physician assistants. The second, or clinical, year includes a variety of experiences in community teaching hospitals, clinics and physician offices.

News and announcements

Photo of Eric Vangsnes and Kelley Giovanini.PA student awarded scholarship
Kelley Giovannini, a second year Physician Assistant student at WMU, was awarded a $1000 scholarship by the Michigan Physician Assistant Foundation.