Physician Assistant Studies
Prepare to Lead in Patient-Centered Care
Sam Houston State University’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program offers a 28-month journey combining rigorous coursework and hands-on clinical training. Students build strong foundations in medical science and patient care through pre-clinical study and diverse clinical rotations in Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and more.
Throughout the program, you’ll gain real-world experience, conduct a research project, and prepare for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). SHSU’s MPAS program equips future healthcare professionals to serve with knowledge, skill, and compassion—ready to make an impact in communities across Texas and beyond.
accreditation Status
Sam Houston State University has applied for Accreditation – Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Sam Houston State University anticipates matriculating its first class in August 2026, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the April 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.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website. Entry Level Accredited Programs
Program Purpose Statement of Admissions
The purpose of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program at Sam Houston State University is to develop skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals who are equipped with the clinical expertise, interpersonal skills, and cultural competencies necessary to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse medical settings.
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Physician Assistant Studies
Health Professions Building
945 City Central Ave.
Conroe, TX 77304
Athletic Training
Athletic Training
Health Professions Building
945 City Central Ave.
Conroe, TX 77304