Welcome to the OHSU Physician Assistant Program
The Physician Assistant Program offers a 26-month, full-time course of study leading to a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree. Our Mission is to serve as a model of excellence in physician assistant education by preparing graduates to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate health care to diverse populations, and to promote lifelong learning, leadership, and service. We value diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and strive to meet the healthcare needs of communities in Oregon and beyond.
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PA Program News
Associate Program Director Brianna Hanson, PA-C, honored with Continuing Professional Development APP award (6/16/2026)
PA-S2 Taylor Sharman shares her experience with the AHEC Scholar Program (3/26/2026)
Faculty member Jessica Schlump, PA-C, co-leads health outreach event for the Korean Society of Oregon (11/3/2025)
Kerith Hartmann, PA-C and alumna of the OHSU PA Program, earns PA of the year (10/20/2025)
Graduate and AHEC Scholar Lauren March, PA25, returns to Eastern Oregon to support rural healthcare (7/2/2025)
OHSU News Feed
- Graduation Ceremonies This Weekend at KCC and Oregon Tech
- OHSU statement on public records lawsuit
- OHSU Board ushers in Knight Cancer Group era with approval, governance framework
- Our opinion: Use red flag law for suicide prevention
- Oregon seeing higher melanoma rates than the US average: What to know