The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program is committed to the continuous pursuit of academic excellence and the ongoing professional development of physician associates/assistants. The following are the learning outcomes for all our DMSc Students:
- Leadership development: Identify and evaluate strategic leadership opportunities and their potential impact within organizations, healthcare systems, and institutions of higher education and develop innovative, evidence-based strategies that lead to measurable improvements in processes or outcomes.
- Evidence-based practice: Implement scientific rigor within healthcare leadership, medical education, and research sectors to promote high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care, PA education, and/or advocacy for the PA profession.
- Scholarly work: Discover, analyze, and disseminate knowledge through scholarly endeavors based on conceptual frameworks in research and quality improvement.
- Ethical considerations: Respond to complex ideas and situations using ethically sound reasoning through understanding issues regarding patient care, healthcare administration, peer-reviewed scholarship, and PA education.
- Communication and critical thinking: Effectively communicate positions, proposals, ideas, and plans using critical thinking skills.
- Lifelong learning: Students use tools learned in the Doctor of Medical Science program to inspire and encourage passion for lifelong learning and growth.