Running Towards my Doctor of Medical Science Degree – Ashley Reasey
Physician assistant Ashley Reasey writes about how her passion for trail running helped her succeed in the Pitt DMSc program.
Fans of “The Pitt” Can Find a Career Pathway at SHRS
Our disciplines can provide students with a career pathway to work in a health care setting like “The Pitt” or to oversee the care of a patient once they have been discharged from the emergency department.
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – Current Technology Influencing Pitt’s Physician Assistant Curriculum Today
POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) technology began in the emergency medicine profession in 2001, and its importance in health care has grown ever since, especially as a regular diagnostic tool for physician assistants.
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.
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.