Master of Physician Associate

Join Wichita State's accredited Master of Physician Associate program. Gain hands-on experience and launch your medical career in just 26 months!

Program Description Wichita State’s fully accredited Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) program prepares you to practice medicine in collaboration with a licensed physician in just 26 months. The program is the only one of its kind in Kansas and offers unmatched opportunities for applied learning in the state’s health care hub—while opening doors to high-demand, high-paying careers in a variety of medical settings. Applied learning at Wichita State At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation. PA students participate in Medical Mission at Home Each year, Physician Assistant students get hands-on experience providing a day of free health care to patients with little or no health insurance. It's all part of the Medical Mission at Home community event. Students help community members in need by donating their time to provide medical services. They also provide much-needed connections for continued follow-up care. Careers A physician assistant degree from Wichita State will help you gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to build your dream career in this fast-growing, high-paying medical field.