A Doctorate Degree for PAs, Made by PAs
Enhance your impact in the clinic, classroom and community with The College of Idaho's online Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree program. The 36-credit, fully online program meets your evolving needs as a practicing physician assistant/associate (PA) with a curriculum that integrates implementation science and allows you to maintain your clinical practice while elevating your skill set.
From day one, you’re matched with a doctoral-trained PA advisor who guides you throughout your journey. Our faculty, who are PAs themselves, bring real-world insights into every course and understand the challenges of balancing a full-time career with advancing your education. You're connected and supported through a collaborative learning environment, even as an online student.
A Flexible & Affordable Degree
Affordable Tuition
We understand the financial demands of working full-time while pursuing advanced education — our affordable tuition aims to ease that burden.
Evidence-Based Curriculum
Receive personalized support while engaging with an online curriculum that matches your career stage and future goals.
How to Apply
Ready to join the #YoteFam? Review admission requirements, deadlines and important dates for the online Doctor of Medical Science program.
Specialized Pathways for Career Advancement
If you are seeking to enhance your clinical expertise as a PA, you will explore evidence-based strategies for disease prevention and provider well-being in the Lifestyle Medicine & Advanced Clinical Practice track. You also complete a practicum course to apply in-class knowledge to practical situations that are personally or professionally relevant.
If you are a PA who wants to transition into education or expand your teaching expertise, you will learn clinical pedagogy skills, curriculum development and leadership strategies in the Health Professions Education track. You also complete a practicum course to apply in-class knowledge to practical situations that are personally or professionally relevant.
If you seeking to enhance your clinical expertise as a PA, you will explore evidence-based strategies for disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and provider well-being in the Lifestyle Medicine & Advanced Clinical Practice track. You also complete a practicum course to apply in-class knowledge to practical situations that are personally or professionally relevant.
The Health System Leadership pathway is ideal for PAs looking to step into leadership roles or improve healthcare delivery. Your courses focus on healthcare administration and policy, patient safety and management strategies, and you use implementation science to solve real-world scenarios in a practicum.
If you've taught as a PA faculty member at an ARC-PA-accredited program for five or more years, the Experienced Educator accelerated concentration deepens your knowledge of student engagement and leadership strategies. Through a practicum course, you put your skills to practice in a realistic setting.
Designed for PAs who have recently graduated, the Early Career PA pathway helps you build confidence as a provider while expanding your healthcare system knowledge. Courses include topics in healthcare policy, strategies for early career success and a hands-on practicum.
The PA Fellow accelerated concentration is for PAs currently enrolled in or recently completing a PA fellowship or residency. Pair your advanced clinical training with courses on research methods, scholarly writing and leadership, and apply implementation science to a real-world problem through your practicum course.
Elevate Your Expertise as a PA
