Physician Assistant Programs in Michigan

Central Michigan University

• Since the program's founding in 1996, Central Michigan University has graduated more than 400 physician's assistants, with a 100-percent employment rate within 2 months of graduation. Admission to the master of science in physician assistant requires completion (or near completion) of an undergraduate degree, at least 100 patient care hours and other program prerequisites.

  Central Michigan University
  Mount Pleasant, Mich. 48859
  989-774-4000
  cmich.edu

Grand Valley State University

• Grand Valley State University's 28-month master of physician assistant studies degree combines classroom sessions, web-based instruction, problem-based learning, case studies and hands-on training consisting of rotation between ten different clinical experiences. From 2006-2009, graduates achieved 100-percent success rate on the national certification exam.

  301 Michigan St. NE
  Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314
  616-331-3356
  Gvsu.edu

University of Detroit Mercy

• University of Detroit Mercy offers a physician assistant master's degree program that combines classroom instruction with a rotation of diverse clinical experiences. Full-time students can complete the program in 2 years, while students who work full-time can complete the degree in 3 years. The university also offers a 5-year program in which students earn both a bachelor's degree in biology and a master of science degree in physician assisting.

  4001 West McNichols Road
  Detroit, MI 48221
  313-993-1271
  Udmercy.edu

Wayne State University

• Wayne State University's master of science in physician assistant studies program combines 1 year of classroom studies with 1 year of clinical experience in a variety of settings. Applicants to the physician assistant program must complete 500 hours of patient care experience, achieve a minimum required score on the GRE, submit references and complete other academic prerequisites.

  259 Mack Ave
  Suite 2590
  Detroit, MI 48201
  313-577-1368
  Wayne.edu

Western Michigan University

• Established in 1972, Western Michigan University's physician assistant program is one of the oldest in Michigan. Western converted the baccalaureate program to a master's degree in 1989. The master of science in medicine program requires applicants to have completed 5,000 hours of patient contact experience, completed a bachelor's degree and met specific academic prerequisites.

  1903 W Michigan Ave
  Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5254
  269-387-5311
  Wmich.edu