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- Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training
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- Department of Audiology
- Department of Occupational Therapy
- Department of Physician Assistant Studies
- Department of Physical Therapy
- Diversity
- Online Programs
- Residential Programs
- Student Affairs
- Graduation Residential
- Graduation Distance
- Alumni Training Sites
- Alumni Chapter Bylaws
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Colleges & Schools +
- Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
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- Faculty and Staff
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- University Catalog
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- LeaderScript
- Above & Beyond Award
- Student Affairs Blog
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- University Student Handbook
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- Support Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
- Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
- Arizona School of Health Sciences
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- About Arizona School of Health Sciences
- Admissions
- Alumni and Friends
- Faculty and Staff
- New/Current Students
- Departments
- Online Programs
- Certificate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training
- Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedics
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Education
- Graduate Certificate in Sport Neurology and Concussion
- Certificate in Public Health, Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response
- Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Certificate in Adaptive Sports
- Certificate in Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Certificate in Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Certificate in Geriatric Exercise Science
- Certificate in Sports Conditioning
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Education
- Certificate in Global Health Concentration
- Certificate in Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- Prospective Students
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- Doctor of Health Administration
- a href="/college-of-graduate-health-studies/academics/doctor-of-health-sciences-degree-online">Doctor of Health Sciences
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Canvas Demo Course
- Prospective Students
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- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Home Page
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- Doctorate Level Degree Programs
- Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine - AZ (DMD)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine - MO (DMD)
- Occupational Therapy Entry-level - AZ (OTD-E)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Entry Level
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - AZ (DO)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - MO (DO)
- Master's in Orthodontics
- Master Level Degree Programs
- Doctorate Level Degree Programs
- Online Programs
- Doctorate Level Degree Programs
- Masters Level Degree Programs
- Advanced Physician Assistant (APA)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Health Policy (MPH)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis (MPH-DE)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Master of Education in Health Professions Education (MEd)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHSc)
- Residency programs
- Online/Residential Blend Programs
- Continuing Education - CME
- Research
- Certificate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training
- Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedics
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Education
- Graduate Certificate in Sport Neurology and Concussion
- Certificate in Public Health, Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response
- Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Certificate in Adaptive Sports
- Certificate in Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Certificate in Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Certificate in Geriatric Exercise Science
- Certificate in Sports Conditioning
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Education
- Certificate in Global Health Concentration
- Certificate in Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- Request Information
- Contact a Representative
- Apply Now
- Request a Tour
- Residential Programs
- Tuition
- Institutional Effectiveness
- Catalog
- Colleges & Schools
- Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH)
- Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS)
- College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS)
- CGHS Home Page
- Doctor of Health Education (DHEd)
- Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Public Health – Dental Emphasis
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM)
- Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (MOSDOH)
- School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA)
- ASHS Departments
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- National Center for Native American Indian Health Professions
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- Osteopathic Medicine DO (Residential)
- Biomedical Sciences (MS)
- Audiology (AuD)
- Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency
- Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency
- Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT)
- Doctor of Medical Science
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Occupational Therapy Entry-level (OTD-E)
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
- Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
- Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Post-Professional Physical Therapy - non-degree
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Doctor of Health Education (DHEd)
- Health Administration (MHA)
- Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis (MPH)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Dental Medicine (DMD) - Missouri campus
- Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training
- Certificate in Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Doctor of Health Sciences
- Certificate in Global Health, Doctor of Health Sciences
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Education, Doctor of Health Sciences
- Graduate Certificate in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Master's in Orthodontics
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Types of doctoral degree programs for physician assistants
Doctor of Medical Science (offered by A.T. Still University)
The establishment of ATSU's new discipline-specific Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program is an important pathway for physician assistants wishing to become leaders and scholar-educators in order to enhance the delivery of whole person healthcare to underserved populations.
Students in this exclusive post-professional, terminal PA degree program must be currently or previously certified or licensed to practice as physician assistants who want to advance their careers in whole person healthcare including:
- Educational leadership
- Industry leadership
- Federal, state, local, and healthcare policy and advocacy
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS)*
This is a clinically-focused terminal degree anchored by clinical practicum to achieve defined clinical competencies over the course of the program. The focus is on incorporating current clinical trends and evidence-based medicine modeled after graduate medical education for physicians. Students can choose to advance their careers in delivering whole person healthcare in professions such as:
- Primary care
- Hospital medicine
- Emergency medicine
Physician Assistant PhD*
Some individuals may consider enrolling in a very focused physician assistant PhD program in order to perform advanced healthcare research, fine tune their skills, or develop a specialization. This type of physician assistant doctorate program may require students to complete original research or submit a dissertation as part of their graduation requirements, additional coursework or practical training might also be components of a physician assistant doctorate program. Source: GradSchools.com
Due to the specialization of this type of traditional PA PhD program, many of these doctorally-prepared individuals are not necessarily equipped with the skills needed to address issues of the modern workplace in order to properly train the next generation of PAs.
*These programs are not offered by A.T. Still University.