Physician Assistant (MS)

The York College Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to educating the next generation of compassionate, highly skilled medical providers. As part of the City University of New York (CUNY), we are grounded in academic excellence and health equity, providing a pathway for students from diverse backgrounds to enter the medical profession.

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that the concepts taught in the classroom are directly reinforced through meaningful, real-world clinical practice. Students undergo rigorous didactic training followed by extensive clinical rotations across New York’s premier healthcare systems. We pride ourselves on a supportive learning environment where faculty work closely with students to ensure they are prepared not only for success on the PANCE, but for a meaningful, lifelong career serving their communities.

Exceptional PANCE Performance We are proud to announce a 100% first-time pass rate for the Class of 2025, maintaining a strong 5-year first-time pass rate average of 93%. This success reflects our rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty support.

Affordable Excellence As part of the CUNY system, we offer one of the most competitive tuition rates in the region, delivering a high-return investment on your medical education without the burden of excessive debt.

Prime NYC Clinical Rotations Our location in Queens allows us to partner with some of New York City’s major hospital systems. Students gain hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings, ranging from large trauma centers to community-based clinics.

Commitment to Health Equity: Our mission is to reduce healthcare disparities by training providers who are dedicated to serving underserved communities. We prepare our graduates to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients from all walks of life.

The York College PA program seeks to recruit and educate students from the diverse surrounding communities to become highly competent, compassionate, and culturally aware providers of excellent medical care to underserved urban areas. Incorporated in our mission is a priority on increasing access to medical professional education for racial and ethnic minorities, financially disadvantaged students, and first-generation college graduates. Our program is committed to providing strong support so that we may also expect high performance from our students.