About the Physician Assistant Studies Program at Baylor University
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree program in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences seeks to produce highly skilled, mindful, and empathetic physician assistants (PA) through an innovative, career-focused educational program.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to provide optimal care for patients, contribute significantly to team-based care, effectively navigate the complex healthcare system, and promote wellness within their communities.
Mission
The mission of the Baylor University Physician Assistant Studies Program is to educate and prepare compassionate healthcare leaders within a Christian environment through academic excellence, science, and innovation while dedicated to expanding access to health and wellness through team-based, patient-centered medical care.
Vision
The vision of the Baylor University Physician Assistant Studies Program is to be the premier physician assistant program, cultivating compassionate servant leaders in medicine who will improve the health and quality of life for worldwide populations through excellence in transformative healthcare.
Accreditation
Baylor University has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Baylor University anticipates matriculating its first class in Fall 2025, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the June 2025 ARC-PA meeting. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Delivery Method
The Baylor PA program is offered through an innovative hybrid format that combines online learning experiences, intensive on-site lab immersions, research curriculum, and Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs).
Core Competencies
The curriculum for the Baylor PA program will meet the “Core Competencies for New PA Graduates” as defined by the PA Education Association (PAEA).