Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Medicine

Accreditation Status

The University of New Haven Physician Associate Program has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The University of New Haven Physician Associate Program anticipates matriculating its first class in August 2026 or January 2027, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the June 2026 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.

If Accreditation-Provisional status is not granted by the ARC-PA, the University of New Haven Physician Associate Program will not matriculate its first class in August of 2026 or January of 2027 as anticipated. The university will not be responsible for refunding application fees or expenses incurred by the applicants during the application and/or interview process (e.g., application fees, travel to/from campus, etc). Deposits made to secure an accepted student's place in the inaugural cohort will be reimbursed if the program does not achieve the status of Accreditation-Provisional.

Mission

The mission of the University of New Haven Physician Associate Program is to prepare master’s level physician associates to be highly skilled members of interprofessional healthcare teams. The program is committed to developing clinicians who will provide compassionate and patient-centered healthcare across the lifespan to people of all ethnicities, cultures, or identifiers that may be interpreted as different from the majority. The program places special emphasis on providing a strong primary care foundational knowledge that will train our students to be life-long learners and prepare them to enter a broad range of medical practice settings.

Mission of the University of New Haven: Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning.

Mission of the School of Health Sciences: To prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning.

Program Goals
  1. Graduate students who are prepared to enter the Physician Associate profession as a new graduate.
  2. Foster Professionalism Within a Student Supportive Learning Environment
  3. Develop students to become Patient-Centered physician associates.
Graduate Competencies

Domain: Patient-Centered Practice Knowledge (PK)

The graduate will be able to:

  • PK 1 – Perform a physical exam appropriate for the patient presentation.
  • PK 2 – Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
  • PK 3 – Discern between well and abnormal states of health.
  • PK 4 – Gather pertinent medical history.
  • PK 5 – Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgement when formulating a differential diagnosis list and arriving at a final diagnosis.
  • PK 6 – Apply evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
  • PK 7 – Provide patient education pertaining to illness and disease, treatment options, and health promotion and prevention including life-style modifications.
  • PK 8 – Discern between acute, chronic, and emerging disease states.
  • PK 9 – Perform technical skills frequently encountered in patient care.

Domain: Society and Population Health (SP)

The graduate will be able to:

  • SP 1 – Recognize the impact of social determinants of health on patient outcomes.
  • SP 2 – Identify the effect of the principles of basic science (anatomy and physiology, biology, pathophysiology, and genetics) on patient health and demonstrate the ability use this knowledge to make informed decisions.
  • SP 3 - Apply fundamental principles of epidemiology to inform clinical decision-making.
  • SP 4 – Recognize the impact of cultural norms on the health of populations and individuals within those populations.

Domain: Health Literacy and Communication (HC)

The graduate will be able to:

  • HC 1 – Demonstrate cultural competency through establishing culturally appropriate therapeutic relationships to ensure effective communication.
  • HC 2 – Employ active-listening skills to gather and incorporate patient preferences and values into management plans.
  • HC 3 – Provide patient education at the health literacy level of the patient, with consideration of education level, language, and comprehension skills.

Domain: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Leadership (IL)

The graduate will be able to:

  • IL 1 – Develop respectful and professional relationships with healthcare team members.
  • IL 2 – Apply knowledge of the role of other healthcare providers to determine appropriate referrals.
  • IL 3 – Know when to refer patients to other providers and how to choose the appropriate health care provider.
  • IL 4 – Collaborate with other healthcare providers within a healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Domain: Professional and Legal Aspects of Health Care (PL)

The graduate will be able to:

  • PL 1 - Demonstrate knowledge of legal, ethical, and regulatory standards governing physician associate clinical practice.
  • PL 2 – Demonstrate responsiveness to feedback and the ability to apply feedback to improve clinical performance.
  • PL 3 – Demonstrate the ability to obtain informed consent and provide the patient education mandated within the process.
  • PL 4 – Consistently exhibit professional comportment and behavior.

Domain: Healthcare Finances and Systems (HF)

The graduate will be able to:

  • HF 1 - Understand healthcare systems, public and private. (HCF)
  • HF 2 - Understands the basics of insurance contracts, reimbursement schedules, and payer requirements.
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Tuition & Fees

Total program costs including tuition and fees for the cohort starting August 2025 (Class of 2027) are $ 119,366. Please email the program at PAInfo@newhaven.edu with any questions.

  • The curriculum is 24 months, 98 Credits total at $1,092 per credit based on tuition. The total cost for the program for the 2025 cohort is $119,366.

    Year 1 (Didactic Phase): Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
    Year 2 (Clinical Phase): Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

    Billed Cost of Program
      Year 1 Year 2
    Tuition $61,152 $45,864
    Lab Fees $6,000 $6,000
    General & Technical Fees $175 $175
    Total Tuition & Fees Per Year $67,327 $52,039
    Total Billed Program Cost $119,366

    Direct Cost of Attendance*
      Year 1 Year 2
    Student Accident Insurance $50 $50
    Background Check $75 $75
    Preclinical Drug Screen   $50
    Total Direct Costs by Year $125 $175
    Total Direct Cost of Attendance $300

    *Direct costs are costs required to attend the program but are not billed by the university, so these costs are estimates and are subject to change

    Indirect Costs+
      Year 1 Year 2
    Books and Supplies $200 $75
    Equipment $1,250  
    Clinical Site Travel   Varies^

    + Indirect costs are expenses related to the pursuit of your degree. These expenses will vary based on an individual’s demographics and resources. For example, students who live locally and can commute will have a different estimated cost of room and board than those who live out of state.

    ^ Clinical year travel and transportation costs vary based on clinical placement, site location and demographics. Costs incurred with travel and housing for clinical sites may be substantial and should be considered when estimating individual student expenses during the clinical year. Students are responsible for all costs associated with travel, housing and other living expenses while completing clinical rotations.

    Matriculated students must have a laptop to use daily during the program. This laptop is to be considered as an added expense and accepted students must plan accordingly.

    The university offers housing for graduate students who prefer to live on campus. There are several housing options and meal plans available for our students. For the current room and board costs refer to the sections entitled Residential Life Charges and Dining Charges on the following pages: Graduate Housing Costs and Dining Charges.

    Students not covered by health insurance as an individual or dependent must purchase the university health plan. FInd more information regarding the university health plan and their current rates here: Student Health Insurance Requirements, Rates, and Waiver Information.

Program Curriculum

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PANCE Results

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Program's Success At Meeting Goals

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Student Attrition

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