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As health care changes, Physician Assistants are increasingly valued as vital members of the health care team. WesternU's Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) graduates are in high demand and enjoy careers that are rewarding both personally and professionally.

WesternU's two-year (six semester) MSPA program will prepare students to demonstrate:

• competency in established and evolving core medial and clinical sciences knowledge with an application to patient care in diverse settings.
• interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, families, health care providers, professional associates, and the health care system.
• care that is effective, patient-centered, compassionate, timely, efficient, and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness.
• a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• critical analysis, evaluation, and improved patient care practices throughout their ongoing education and practice.
• an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of health care to provide patient care that is of optimal value.

Why choose WesternU? We have a nationally recognized program and offer you:  

• a record of consistently high first-time pass rates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
• a small, private, health-focused institution that fosters interprofessional learning.
• clinical experiences that develops professional and communication skills at a wide range of clinical sites.
• top faculty who interact with the students.
• a well established program accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first; treating students with respect; and fostering camaraderie among students.
• outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources. 
• diverse student body and rich array of student club and volunteer opportunities.
• Southern California location with tremendous clinical training opportunities as well as access to
  major cultural and recreational resources. 
• a chance to join WesternU's well-respected Physician Assistant alumni, who are in high demand and who enjoy a lifelong connection with the university.