Program Overview
Physician Assistant (MS)
The Physician Assistant (MS) program at York College, CUNY, awards graduates with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) degree.
Admissions
- Didactic Student Handbook
- Graduate Bulletin
- PA Program Competencies
- Academic Standards and Progression Requirements
- Curriculum Outline and Affiliations
- PA Program Goals and Outcomes
- Tuition and Fees
- PANCE Pass Rate
- ARC-PA Attrition Table
- Student Resources
About Our Program
The York College Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to educating the next generation of compassionate, highly skilled medical providers. As part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the program is grounded in academic excellence and health equity, providing a pathway for students from diverse backgrounds to enter the medical profession.
Program Highlights
Exceptional PANCE Performance
The program boasts a 100% first-time pass rate for the Class of 2025, maintaining a strong 5-year first-time pass rate average of 93%. This success reflects the rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty support.
Affordable Excellence
As part of the CUNY system, the program offers one of the most competitive tuition rates in the region, delivering a high-return investment on medical education without the burden of excessive debt.
Prime NYC Clinical Rotations
The program's location in Queens allows for partnerships with some of New York City's major hospital systems. Students gain hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings, ranging from large trauma centers to community-based clinics.
Commitment to Health Equity
The program's mission is to reduce healthcare disparities by training providers who are dedicated to serving underserved communities. Graduates are prepared to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients from all walks of life.
Our Mission
The York College PA program seeks to recruit and educate students from diverse surrounding communities to become highly competent, compassionate, and culturally aware providers of excellent medical care to underserved urban areas. The program prioritizes increasing access to medical professional education for racial and ethnic minorities, financially disadvantaged students, and first-generation college graduates.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the York College, CUNY 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 April 2028, contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.