Master of Physician Assistant Studies

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at Chatham University provides academic and clinical training that will prepare its graduates to be certified and licensed to practice as extenders to the practicing physician, especially the primary care physician, in a competent and reliable manner. Students complete two didactic semesters at our Chatham Eastside facility before beginning their clinical rotations at various sites in the greater Pittsburgh area, other parts of the US and around the globe. Graduates of the program have achieved a 99% average first-time pass rate over the past five years on the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE).