Physician Assistant (MS)

Graduates of this Program are awarded the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) degree by York College, CUNY.

ADMISSIONS - PA

Didactic Student Handbook

Graduate Bulletin

PA Program Competencies

Academic Standards and Progression Requirements

Curriculum Outline and Affiliations

PA Program Goals and Outcomes

Tuition and Fees

5 Years PANCE Pass Rate

ARC-PA Attrition Table

Student Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the York College, CUNY Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the York College, CUNY. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2028. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website.

Our Mission

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.

York College PA Program Open House

If you would like to attend please register for the Online PA Program Open House

PA Master’s Program Inquiry

Revised: January 22, 2026