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Medical Science (D.M.Sc.)
Advance your career with this degree program designed for working Physician Assistants by leaders in the profession
Medical Science (D.M.Sc.)
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Medical Science (D.M.Sc.)
What sets us apart
Medical Science (D.M.Sc.) program is a one-year program with a fall semester start designed for working physician assistants to attain the culminating degree in their profession. Advance your career with a highly flexible, asynchronous online model.
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Two tracks offering practical skills
The Medical Science (D.M.Sc.) degree allows students to focus on either Clinical Leadership and Administration or Educational Leadership and Administration track. Students will complete a Capstone Project, learning career-enhancing skills by writing a conference proposal, grant application and publishable article.
Two Graduate Certificate programs
Graduate Certificate programs are offered in Clinical Leadership and Administration and Educational Leadership and Administration. The nine credits earned in these one-year programs can be applied to fulfill the doctoral courses if a student chooses to continue the degree.
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Program benefits
Manageable Courseload
Designed to be completed at any stage in a Physician Assistant's career
Flexible
Online with asynchronous, semester-long classes in this one-year program
Capstone Project
This culminating project offers career-enhancing experience and practical skills
Meet Our Faculty
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Kimberly K. Dempsey, EdD, MPA, PA-C, DFAAPA, Associate Professor
Dr. Dempsey has taught graduate students in the Physician Assistant program since 2007 and served as Program Director from 2016 to 2024. Her research interests include adult education, professional development, curriculum development and student success.
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Dan T. Thibodeau, MHP, PA-C, DFAAPA, Associate Professor
Mr. Thibodeau has been a faculty member of the physician assistant program since 2005. His focus of education is the patient interview and physical exam skill development, as well as clinical skills procedures. He has been an active member of his local, state, and national organizations, and currently represents our school and his profession on national steering committees in cardiovascular disease.
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Lauren K. Paluch, DMSc, MPA, PA-C, Program Director
Dr. Paluch serves as Program Director and is a 2014 graduate of the EVMS PA program. She received her Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg in 2020. Dr. Paluch has been a faculty member since February 2020. She also practices clinically in pediatrics. Her academic interests include professional practice refinement as well as diversity, equity and inclusion in health profession education.
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