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
Request Info
The MSPAS program is located in the Graduate Health Science Center (below).
Meet Our Faculty
Interim Director and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Jasmina Cheeseman, PA-C
Phone: 317.738.8854
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Clinical Coordinator
Courtney Henderson, PMP
Phone: 317.738.8851
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Brittany LaBonte, PA-C
Phone: 317.738.8859
Email: blabonte@FranklinCollege.edu
Medical Director; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Gregory Strock, MD
Phone:
Email: gstrock@FranklinCollege.edu
Did You Know?
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.