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)!
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.
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.
Doctor of PA Studies Alumni Who Elevated His Health Care Management and Research Skills
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies alumni B.J. Vascik shares how his degree at Pitt was fulfilling and led him to become an orthopedic physician assistant with the Department of Veterans Affairs.