Program Overview

Physician Assistant Program

The Physician Assistant Program's mission is aligned with that of the University of Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and the College of Medicine: achieving and maintaining human health.

About the Program

The program offers a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Admissions

• Prerequisites
• Admission Checklist
• Application Procedure (CASPA)
• Cost of Attendance

Curriculum

• Course Descriptions
• Requirements and Policies
• Faculty

Accreditation Status

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Physician Assistant Program. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2027.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are scheduled for:

• January 23, 2025, 5 pm CST
• February 20, 2025, 5 pm CST
• March 26, 2025, 5 pm CST
• April 23, 2025, 5 pm CST

Application Deadline

The UTHSC Application Deadline is September 5, 2025. Applications must be CASPA verified by this date. The CASPA admission cycle opens on April 24, 2025.