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.
Pursue a Regional Impact
PAs in Indiana are underutilized compared to the national average (23.4 PAs/100K population vs. 40 PAs/100K)
66% of rural counties in Indiana have 0 or 1 PA
PAs are one of the solutions to the access to care issues in Indiana. especially for underserved populations.
What makes the PA program at Franklin College special?
Small class size (24) in a dedicated teaching space
Emphasis on community engagement and underserved populations
Patient-centered humanistic healthcare focus
Program Overview
25-month curriculum
12-month didactic
12-month clinical (7 core rotations, 2 electives)
1-month capstone
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The MSPAS program is located in the Graduate Health Science Center (below).
PA consistently ranks in the top 5 in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Jobs and the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 37% growth rate from 2016-2026.