College of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Program

Overview

The Physician Assistant profession is one of the fastest growing today. Salus University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program in the College of Health Sciences is based on the University’s legacy of excellence in clinical education. Our competitive, full-time, 25-month PA Program prepares graduates to join one of the top professions in the country and become integral members of today’s healthcare delivery team. Graduates of the fully accredited program at Salus University receive a Master of Medical Science degree (M.M.S.).

The Salus University PA program is patient-centered with a primary care philosophy and holistic approach, so our students appreciate the need to not only care for the patient, but also about the patient. Our outstanding faculty is accessible and committed to the personal and professional development of our students.

Early and extensive clinical training plus innovative teaching through small group and problem-based learning are integral to the program. The second year is dedicated entirely to clinical rotations that provide direct patient care experiences in primary and specialty medical care disciplines.

 Salus University Physician Assistant students receive:

• A strong basic science and pathophysiology foundation
• Anatomy-based curriculum with an onsite cadaver lab
• Evidence-based medicine theory and small groups for development of critical thinking skills   
• Patient care introduced in the first year.

We invite you to learn more about our Physician Assistant program, its admissions requirements, and more. Please see the links on the left menu bar for more information, or call us at 800.824.6262 or admissions@salus.edu to explore the opportunities awaiting you at Salus University.