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Physician Assistant, MPA

Located on the campus of Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, the Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) Program is an accredited 28-month program that provides graduates the skills and resources to deliver health care as physician assistant leaders in an evolving healthcare industry. We are also one of the very few MPA programs that is located at a medical school in the United States.

Utilizing innovative instructional methods in conjunction with the medical school's diverse resources, this program provides students with outstanding educational opportunities. The curriculum provides graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the delivery of primary health care as physician assistants and leaders in a changing healthcare industry.

Graduates of the MPA Program are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE). Upon successful completion of the PANCE, physician assistants may use the “PA-C” designation, pursue state licensure and practice medicine with a supervising physician.

Our PA Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Only graduates of an ARC-PA-accredited program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination.

  • The mission of the Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University PA Program is to prepare students to provide health care in a broad range of medical settings by training them in the medical arts and sciences in an inclusive, multi-cultural environment dedicated to the delivery of patient-centered care, while fostering a strong commitment to clinical and community partnerships. 
  • The overall goals of the PA Program are to prepare graduates to provide quality health care and to nurture their service as capable leaders in clinical, research and community service environments.

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For the past 50 years, we’ve been teaching tomorrow's medical and health professionals to become leaders through cutting-edge, community-oriented education. 

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University provides students, residents and fellows with a unique educational experience. Early clinical exposure in high-tech environments and instruction from expert faculty empower our students to become effective and compassionate health professionals, physicians and scientists. 

As a school built by the community for the community, we honor our heritage through service learning and volunteer opportunities. Be part of a community that celebrates compassion in care.

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“I think my favorite thing about Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is they talk about community impact and really having a close-knit community, and they do walk the walk here.” — Brian Phelps