Our curriculum is structured to ensure students benefit from interprofessional education, allowing them to collaborate and learn alongside students from various health care disciplines. They will engage in a multi-layered learning environment that integrates classroom learning, simulation labs, and clinical practice.

Students will build connections through national networking with professionals and peers across Canada, fostering a network that supports career growth and development. Additionally, they will embrace innovation by adopting cutting-edge practices and technologies that prepare them for the evolving landscape of health care. This innovative curriculum prepares our graduates to excel as competent and compassionate Physician Assistants, ready to meet the health care needs of diverse populations.

In the first year of the MPAS program, students will immerse themselves in foundational medical knowledge and skills essential for their future roles as Physician Assistants. The first-year courses include:

• Medical Foundations
• Clinical & Procedural Skills
• Physician Assistant Professional Practice
• Research and Evidence-based Medicine (spanning in both Year 1 and Year 2)

The second year focuses on applying the knowledge and skills acquired in the first year through various clinical placements. Learners will gain clinical experience in diverse health care settings, enhancing their clinical expertise and professional practice. The second-year courses include:

• Clinical Placements
• Research and Evidence-based Medicine (continuing from Year 1)