MMS

Program Director: Dr. Theresa Horner

At Saint Francis University, we are devoted to our mission of supporting students as they pursue the skills necessary to create a better, brighter world. With this goal in mind, we are proud to offer the online Master of Medical Science (MMS) program.

The mission of the online (MMS) program is to provide students in affiliated physician assistant programs with the opportunity to obtain graduate education in an affordable, flexible, online format. The MMS program partners with physician assistant certification programs throughout the United States to offer an opportunity for those students to earn a master’s degree while they complete their clinical experiences. This option permits these graduates to be competitive with entry level master’s degree physician assistant practitioners. Consistent with the Franciscan tradition, the MMS program encourages students to identify and address service needs, utilizing an evidence-based approach, while capitalizing on the student’s clinical competence. This unique strategy prepares graduates to creatively and effectively respond to complex practice issues, both now and in the future.