The Physician Assistant Studies Program trains a new generation of qualified and dedicated advanced practice professionals with a focus on providing safe, patient-centered care to underserved populations in metropolitan and rural settings.
Download the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Major Handout (PDF)
25-month curriculum
The MSPAS program is located in the Graduate Health Science Center (below).
Program Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Phone: 317.738.8854
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Clinical Coordinator
Phone: 317.738.8858
Email: jsimmons@FranklinCollege.edu
Medical Director of Physician Assistant Studies
Phone: 317.738.8095
Email: czietlow@FranklinCollege.edu
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Phone: 317.738.8859
Email: blabonte@FranklinCollege.edu
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Phone: 317.738.8856
Email: mwalters@FranklinCollege.edu
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