The Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) program is specifically for PAs and housed in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. It is a post-professional degree program during which learners achieve competence in the domains of Practice-Based Learning and Quality Improvement. It is designed to enhance career opportunities for practicing PAs.
Program Summary | |
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42 credits (plus 30 required transfer credits from a health-related graduate program of study) |
Spring Start: January Summer Start: May Fall Start: August |
Completed in as little as one year | Competitive tuition compared to other doctoral degrees for PAs |
About the Program
The DPAS Program coursework, based on the competencies for the PA Profession, consists of online courses that culminate in a Scholarly Practice Capstone Project and defense. The DPAS program allows PAs to pursue a doctorate after completion of their master’s degree while remaining in their place of practice.
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Mission and Goals
Pitt's Doctor of PA Studies sets its goals high.
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Policies and Procedures
View the Doctor of PA Studies handbook: (Link is coming soon.)
School resources:
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