Physician Assistant (M.S.)
Make A Meaningful Impact on Patient Care
As a Seton Hill Physician Assistant Program student, you will enjoy wide-ranging academic experiences and hands-on clinical practice. Our faculty are dedicated educators and experienced healthcare providers. At Seton Hill, we educate students to become clinically competent physician assistants who care for the whole patient - respecting diversity and delivering 'patient-centered' care that is ethically sound.
Premier Learning Experiences
Seton Hill's Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program is a 27-month program that begins in January and graduates in May. During the first 15 months of the graduate program, students benefit from the expertise of Seton Hill's premier faculty through lectures, practical lab sessions, case presentations, problem-based learning sessions and off-campus clinical interactions. The program concludes with a clinical training year, involving clinical rotations in healthcare facilities. In addition, students will learn how to interpret medical literature and research studies, and how to apply these to clinical practice.
Why Choose Seton Hill's Physician Assistant Program?
- Collectively, Seton Hill's Physician Assistant Program faculty members have more than 120 years of clinical practice experience.
- Seton Hill's Physician Assistant Class of 2024 has a 100% Pass Rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
- 97% of Seton Hill's Physician Assistant Program graduates who have taken the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) in the past five years have passed it on their first attempt. PANCE Pass Rate Summary Report (PDF)
- Students entering the program as freshmen can earn their B.S. and their M.S. in only five years.
- Top-notch classroom, lab and clinical learning facilities and resources in the Boyle Health Sciences Center.
- Small classes allow students to work directly with faculty members in a supportive environment.
- Seton Hill’s Physician Assistant Student Society provides both undergraduate and graduate students in the Physician Assistant Program with opportunities for community service and attendance at statewide conferences.
Your Career as a Physician Assistant
The job outlook for physician assistants is strong, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects it to grow much faster than the average. In 2023, physician assistants earned an average of $130,020 per year. The job growth outlook for the Physician Assistant profession is projected to be 28% higher than other careers for the period of 2023-2033.
Career Services for Life
Seton Hill’s award-winning Career and Professional Development Center will work with your faculty advisors to provide you with the career preparation skills and placement services you need. Should you ever need them after you graduate, the Center’s services will remain available to you as a Seton Hill alumni.
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Faculty
James France
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant/Medical Director of Physician Assistant Program
Richard Hutchinson
Associate Professor
Bobbie Leeper
Associate Professor of Biology & Physician Assistant Programs, Coordinator of Medical Studies
Nicole Ludwig
Physician Assistant Program Director and Assistant Professor
Samantha Miller
Assistant Professor / Director of Clinical Education
Jason Thomas
Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program
Allison Turgeon
Associate Professor
Bethany Vargo
Director of Didactic Education and Associate Professor