The Lake Erie College Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is a 27-month professional degree program. Learn more at www.lec.edu/pa
The program is a 27-month professional degree program intended to prepare PAs for the rigors of clinical practice. There is a four-semester didactic phase where students will develop the foundational skills on the road to becoming outstanding clinicians. The didactic phase is followed by a three-semester clinical phase consisting of nine rotations in a wide range of clinical areas. Students will be allowed to select an elective in an area to further develop their skills in an area of interest.
Students will be challenged to apply their skills to clinical practice, contribution to the PA profession, and the development of civic duty in community activities.
The Lake Erie College PA Program is not accredited at this time, but has entered the process to receive accreditation through Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistants, Higher Learning Commission, and Ohio Board of Regents.
To recruit exemplary individuals from diverse backgrounds while creating an environment of academic excellence, leadership, and scholarly activity that produces culturally sensitive, caring Physician Assistants who practice evidence-based medicine and who are dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the community.