Physician Assistant Program

The UW-Madison Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a nationally respected professional program, offering graduates a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree.

We offer a two-year, full-time campus-based program or an innovative three-year distance education track.

Our students enjoy a dynamic primary care-oriented curriculum emphasizing population/public health, evidence-based medicine, genetics, family medicine, cultural competency, rural health, and clinical research methods and design.

Since our founding in 1975 our program has graduated over 900 PAs into the workforce.

We invite you to apply or contact us to schedule a student advising session.

"The UW-Madison Physician Assistant program is truly life-changing for me and for those I will soon be able to help.

With the community-based learning opportunity, I can do my part to impact the issue of care for those who cannot afford health care and to help people when they need it most.

I currently am employed in a full-time job, have a family, and participate in community volunteer positions. With 120 miles between me and the nearest PA program, community-based learning is a dream come true."
Sheryl Gauthier, Neenah, WI, Class of 2010

Partnership with UW Department of Family Medicine

Residing under the UW Department of Family Medicine (UW-DFM), the PA program carries out its daily operations independently, with UW-DFM providing administrative oversight and support. In addition, the PA Program's link with the UW-DFM offers:

• Didactic and preceptorial teaching opportunities for UW-DFM faculty
• Greater opportunities for collaboration between UW-DFM faculty, residents, and PA students
• Patient care experiences for PA students in UW-DFM clinics
• Increased visibility and potential employment opportunities for PA program graduates

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