The PA program at Wichita State was one of the first PA programs in the nation. The
program offers a Master of Physician Associate (MPA) degree and prepares students
to practice evidence-based, patient-centered medicine as an integral part of the healthcare
team.
Physician Associate
The Physician Associate (PA) program at Wichita State is the first and longest-running
PA program in Kansas and one of the first in the nation. With a combined 130 years
clinical experience and 75 years teaching experience, we are dedicated to the success
of our students, and we consider every student a future colleague.
Our program has a 50-year record of excellence with board pass rates consistently
above the national average and strong community affiliations across Kansas, offering
students unmatched opportunities for a high-demand, high-paying career as a PA. Trusted,
rigorously educated and trained, our more than 1,800 PA graduates expand access to
healthcare and transform wellness across Kansas and beyond.
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