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
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 Office of Advanced Practice celebrates PA25 Olivia Mulvaney (6/30/2025)
OHSU News Feed
- OHSU first in Pacific Northwest to perform revolutionary new cancer treatment procedure
- New imaging tools help cancer researchers see inside living cells
- OHSU Casey Eye Institute abre una clínica dirigida por estudiantes que presta servicios en el centro y área metropolitana de Portland
- OHSU Casey Eye Institute opens student-led clinic serving downtown, Portland-metro area
- David Huang Inducted into the 2026 Class of AIMBE College of Fellows