SHRS Interprofessional Star: Assistant Professor Kathryn Reed

Department of Physician Assistant Studies Assistant Professor Kathryn Reed leads by example in the interprofessional areas of health disparities and inequities, preventative care services and patient education in underrepresented groups.
University of Pittsburgh Now Offering DMSc for Physician Assistants

The University of Pittsburgh’s established doctoral program for practicing physician assistants/associates is now the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)!
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CuPID: Changing the World One Story at a Time

PA Studies Assistant Professor Susan Graff was inspired to start a class for the Health Sciences that explores identity through first-person narrative storytelling.
Pitt PA Doctoral Alumna Advances to UPMC Leadership Role

Michelle Acosta, 2023 alumna of Pitt’s Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) program, will be starting a new role with UPMC as the director of Advanced Practice for the Department of Neurosurgery.
Physician Assistant Hybrid Program Celebrates Completion of First Year

Friends and family gathered with the students to mark their white coat ceremony and beginning of clinical studies.
Physician Assistant Students Continue to Shine

Our PAS students are actively engaged in their local communities, supported by faculty who know the impact that meaningful health care can make to everyone!
Doctor of PA Studies at Pitt – Student Perspective with Natalie Brahm

Learn how the DPAS program was the perfect fit for Natalie’s busy life as a PA, teacher and mom and how the knowledge she’s receiving has made her even more passionate about patient advocacy.
Why Choose Pitt Doctor of PA Studies?

Eight practicing PA clinicians share why they chose to enroll in the Pitt DMSc (formerly DPAS) program