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Wichita State’s fully accredited Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) program prepares you to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician in just 26 months. The program is the only one of its kind in Kansas and offers unmatched opportunities for applied learning in the state’s health care hub while opening doors to high-demand, high-paying careers in a variety of medical settings.

Curriculum

This seven semester program lasts 26 months and is divided in two parts: 53 semester hours of coursework and 40 semester hours of research and clinical rotations in a variety of settings including rural, urban and underserved communities.

Graduates are eligible to take the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants exam, which is required for a physician assistant to practice in all states.

Special Requirements

Students will be required to purchase lab coats, medical equipment, professional and general liability insurance, and health insurance coverage. Each year while enrolled in the program, students are required to have an annual health history and physical examination (with documentation of appropriate immunizations and screening tests). Students, at their own expense, must pass a background check prior to entering the program. Clinical sites may also require students to undergo random serum or urine drug testing, as well as subsequent background checks, at the expense of the student.

Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from the health care facilities used for clinical experiences (located throughout Kansas). During clinical assignments outside Wichita, students may be required to pay all living expenses.

Students are referred to the department of physician assistant student handbooks for more details on special departmental policies and procedures.

Careers

A physician assistant degree from Wichita State will help you gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to build your dream career in this fast-growing, high-paying medical field.