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All applications will be considered on time if they are fully verified in CASPA by October 1. All applications must be submitted through CASPA. Additional information can be found in the below Admission Requirements section.
The MPAS is a full-time cohort program that begins in the fall semester and is completed in six terms over 24 months.
Graduates of the program have achieved a 94% average first-time pass rate over the past five years on the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE), demonstrating strong preparation for PA certification and clinical practice.
To learn more about being an MPAS student at Chatham University, please view our Student Manual (pdf).
You can never teach all of medicine to any one student. If I can teach a student to think, to learn, and to be a compassionate caregiver, then I have made a difference.
— SUSAN HAWKINS, MSED, PA-C, professor emeritus
Click the button below to learn more about Chatham's MPAS program admissions process and requirements (including prerequisites and recommended coursework), articulation agreements, and information for international applicants.
View Admissions Requirements : Checkerboard 1 - Admissions Process & Requirements
Click the button below for detailed information regarding the MPAS tuition and program fees. Once enrolled, Chatham's MPAS Tuition Lock guarantees that the tuition you pay during your first year of the program will not rise during your second year, provided that you stay continually enrolled in the program.
Explore MPAS Tuition & Fees : Checkerboard 2 - Program Tuition & Fees
Chatham's Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is a full-time, 85-credit cohort physician assistant program completed over six terms across 24 months. Click below to explore curriculum progression, clinical preparation, and MPAS coursework.
Explore MPAS Curriculum : Checkerboard 3 - MPAS Courses & Curriculum
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is the cornerstone of Chatham MPAS students' first year and helps prepare future physician assistants for self-directed, lifelong learning and collaborative clinical practice. Many students cite PBL as one of the primary reasons they chose Chatham’s PA program.
Learn About PBL : Checkerboard 4 - Problem-Based Learning
Interprofessional education involves students from two or more health professions learning together during their training. The goal of IPE is to enhance communication and decision-making, allowing various domains of knowledge to complement each other.
Learn About IPE : Checkerboard 5 - Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Clinical rotations are a core component of Chatham’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. Through required rotations in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, women’s health, psychiatry/behavioral health, surgery, and electives, students develop hands-on clinical experience and prepare for diverse physician assistant career paths.
Explore Clinical Rotations : Checkerboard 6 - Clinical Rotation Experience
Chatham’s MPAS faculty bring extensive clinical and teaching experience across a range of healthcare settings. Faculty serve as mentors and advisors while helping students develop the clinical, professional, and leadership skills needed for physician assistant practice.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 7 - Program Faculty
Chatham University PA program's goals and outcomes regarding PANCE pass rate, graduation rates, and Medically-Underserved (MUS) rotations can be found at the link below.
View Program Goals & Outcomes : Checkerboard 8 - Program Goals & Outcomes
The Chatham University MPAS program is committed to developing knowledgeable, compassionate, ethical, and clinically competent physician assistants who deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to diverse populations. The program aims to inspire graduates to become future healthcare leaders and educators committed to health equity.
View Full Mission & Program Competencies : Checkerboard 10 - PA Program Mission
Chatham University offers a 3+2 Integrated Degree Program (IDP) for prospective undergraduate students looking to accelerate their path toward enrolling in the master’s program. Highly qualified first-year applicants may be eligible for admission to the PA program based on high school and undergraduate performance. Interested students should work with the undergraduate admissions team for assistance with applying to the IDP.
Learn About IDP : Checkerboard 11 - Integrated Degree Program
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Chatham University Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program sponsored by Chatham University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
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Learn more and get the answers to your questions about Chatham University's Physician Assistant Studies program, including applying, funding, clinical rotations, alumni information, and more.
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Chatham's PA program has a chapter within the Pi Alpha Honor Society. The motto of Pi Alpha is "Scholarship, Service, Leadership." The organization is committed to lifelong learning and participation in intellectual life.
