Administrative Elective Course Reflections
Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) students share how the Administrative Elective Course has shaped their development as health care leaders.
The Journey of a Doctoral PA Student in Academia
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) student Jason Thomas reflects on what brought him to this post-professional program, the impact of his capstone project, and the lasting benefits of this degree.
SHRS Connection Results in Life-Saving Gift
former SHRS Instructor and Physician Assistant Guy Guimond (BS ’01, MS ’05 and ’13) and Madelyn Czekalski (BS ’20), current student in the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program, are forever joined because of one life-saving gift.
How SHRS is Shaping the Next Generation of Health Care Providers
How will the next generation of health care providers respond to the needs of their patients? What are students learning today that will impact their future practices? And what are we at SHRS doing to attract the best and the brightest and support them on their journeys to become leaders in their fields?
It’s Never Too Late for a Post-Professional Degree: The Pitt DPAS Program is Designed for Working PAs
When I began to consider a return to graduate school as a working professional, so many questions rushed to my mind (and so much self-doubt, too): Do I have the time? Can I afford it? Is it worth it? Can I do it? The answers are “yes!” and here are my tips for you to succeed.
Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) – Behind the Program
The University of Pittsburgh developed the Doctor of PA Studies program (now the Doctor of Medical Science) based on one main consideration: Practice-based learning and analysis by PAs advances the quality and value of the care we provide.