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NAU’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies
NAU’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, located at the Phoenix Bioscience Core in downtown Phoenix, delivers best-in-state education and graduates physician assistants who provide high quality, compassionate medical care to the people of Arizona.
As one of the top PA programs nationwide, and one of only eight PA programs nationally housed in a Hispanic-Serving Institution, our program combines excellence and impact to meet the needs of communities across Arizona. Students can expect high quality didactic and clinical experiences, interdisciplinary medical education, and value.
95% graduate performance on certification exam (PANCE).
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northern Arizona University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be October 2035. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website. Learn more about NAU Physician Assistant Program Accreditation.