University of Nebraska Medical Center | Physician Assistant Education 

UNMC offers a program of study that leads to a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree. The program requires 28 months of instruction divided into two phases. The class size is 66. 

• The program is offered concurrently on two campuses: UNMC's flagship campus in Omaha, NE and at UNMC's Health Science Education Complex in Kearney, NE. 
• The instruction is shared and students receive a nearly identical learning experience at both campuses.
• Students have access to the same, outstanding clinical clerkship experiences regardless of which campus is attended.

Phase I, the Didactic Phase, consists of 13 months of basic medical sciences, pre-clinical sciences and professional studies course work. The basic medical and pre-clinical science courses introduce students to the fundamentals of scientific and clinical medicine. The professional studies courses are designed to provide understanding of professionalism, legal aspects of practice, medical ethics, practice-based learning and improvement and systems-based practice.

Phase II, the Clinical Education phase, consists of 9 months of Required clerkships and 6 months of Elective clerkships. The required clerkships are in specific areas of clinical medicine, designed to provide a broad foundation for primary care clinical practice. Elective clerkships may be selected from specialty or primary care areas.

Admissions and Program Requirements

When educating students, the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) seeks to prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals for an increasingly diverse population and the ever changing face of healthcare. Faculty are interested in learning about an applicant’s whole profile, which includes lived experiences and personal attributes. This holistic approach seeks to be more inclusive and prepare a more diverse body of graduates that match the demographic changes in Nebraska and beyond.

To learn more about UNMC's PA program and admissions process, please contact our admissions office at cahpadmissions@unmc.edu or 402-559-6673