Notre Dame of Maryland University's Physician Assistant Program is a full-time, 26-month program designed for those with a bachelor’s degree. Students will be mentored and educated to become exceptional Physician Assistants.
Students will spend the first 14 months in didactic studies, and then actively participate in eight different rotations within prestigious clinical clerkships. Under the guidance of renowned faculty, who are also Physician Assistants, students receive individual advisement to assist them through completion of the program. Successful students are then eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), and go on to be leaders in the field.
More information on the program and application requirements.
The MS in Physician Assistant Studies Program joins our health professions including: Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Art Therapy, and Nursing.
Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2024 class, and will be considered on a rolling basis.
Program Accreditation
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program sponsored by Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation- Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
Career Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics is predicting the health care field will experience 19% growth across the nation by 2024. Additionally, the demand for physician assistants is projected to grow 30% from 2014 to 2024.
Small Cohort Size
Our small cohorts offer a personalized learning environment and stronger connections with faculty and classmates.
Location
Our partnerships in Baltimore and the surrounding region provide access to clinical experiences at nationally recognized health care institutions.
Standardized Patient Educational Activities
Standardized patient simulation involves the use of individuals trained to portray the roles of patients, family members or others to allow students to practice physical exam skills, history taking skills, communication skills and other exercises.