The Personal and Professional Benefits of Earning a Doctor of PA Studies Degree
By pursuing a higher level of academic standing, the DPAS student can simultaneously obtain professional achievement and fulfill interpersonal growth.
Looking to go to PA school? Consider this!
Hear from five current students in the Physician Assistant Studies program and learn why they chose Pitt for PA school!
A Post-Professional DMSc Internship Creates Meaningful Change
Hear from Program Director and Associate Professor Mary Allias about the ins and outs of the internship process and opportunities for Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies students.
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.
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…
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.