Fanning is passionate about building lasting connections with patients across generations. With the support of OHSU's faculty and the nurturing learning environment, she earned her Physician Assistant degree. Now, she's ready to practice rural family medicine and make those connections a reality.

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.

PA Program Mission Statement

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Admissions

OHSU PA Program admissions information

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Curriculum

PA Program curriculum and rural health

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at OHSU

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PANCE Performance

NCCPA examination performance

Students practicing clinical skills in the simulation center

Program Competencies

Competencies achieved by our students

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Virtual Tour

OHSU's vibrant Portland campus

PA Program News

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)

PA alumna maintains her commitment to care for marginalized populations (5/7/2025)

AHEC Scholars, including recent graduate Emily Sabins, discuss the importance of working in rural and underserved communities. (3/4/2025)

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