Our program’s mission is to educate students to become physician assistants who are innovative leaders in the profession, practice evidence-based medicine, and are dedicated to facilitating healthy futures for the residents of southwest Missouri and beyond.
We are a 27-month program with a maximum class size of 40 students. The Didactic phase is 14 months and includes traditional lectures across all organ systems, a cadaver lab, problem-based learning, point of care ultrasound, procedural skills, and more. The Clinical phase includes seven core rotations and two elective rotations.
Located in the heart of the Ozarks, Springfield, MO offers many opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration. The cost of living in this area is significantly lower than the national average.
What sets us apart from other programs?
We truly want our graduates to lead in every area of healthcare.
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Drury University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Drury University.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website.
Address: 729 N Drury Lane, Springfield, MO, 65802