6 Tips to Strengthen Your Pitt Physician Assistant Studies Application
Applying to a Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program at any school is a competitive process that requires careful preparation and attention to detail. It is essential to build a strong application that aligns with the program’s academic standards, prerequisite coursework, experience requirements and supporting documents. Here at the University of…
Equipping Practitioners with the AI Tools of the Future
Professor Dipu Patel has developed the country’s first and only digital health course for students in the school’s Doctor of Medical Science program, helping students gain an understanding of the benefits and challenges of various digital health technologies and their impact on patient care and clinical practice
Four SHRS Programs Continue Top Ten Placings Among Health Schools in U.S. News Rankings; Physician Assistant Studies Jumps to #26
In the 2025 edition of Best Graduate Schools, four SHRS programs continue to rank among the top ten in the nation with another moving up 24 spots from its position on the list in 2023.
5 Reasons for PAs to Choose Pitt DMSc
The DMSc was created by PAs for PAs, with the busy schedule of practicing clinicians in mind. It’s designed to enhance your current place of practice, expand career opportunities and fit seamlessly into your personal and professional life.
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)!
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!
Why Choose Pitt Doctor of PA Studies?
Eight practicing PA clinicians share why they chose to enroll in the Pitt DMSc (formerly DPAS) program
Pitt Doctor of PA Studies: Leading-edge program creates health care leaders of tomorrow
While only being one year old, the Pitt Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies program has already built a legacy.
Integrating Patient Care for the Digital World: The New Doctor of PA Studies Digital Health Elective
Learn more from Professor Dipu Patel about this exciting new PA elective and how the innovation of Pitt faculty continues to raise the level of expertise for current and future health care providers.