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The Clinical Medicine Major within the Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) degree program, established in 2016, provides Physician Assistants (PAs) with advanced, comprehensive training in clinical medicine. This major integrates foundational elements of systems-based medicine to deliver a broad-based and flexible curriculum tailored to diverse clinical interests. In addition to rigorous clinical content, all DMS students in the Clinical Medicine major participate in a longitudinal leadership curriculum designed to strengthen communication, team dynamics, and high-level decision-making - skills essential for clinical excellence and organizational leadership.
The DMS curriculum is designed to deepen the PA’s medical understanding through collaborative scenarios, case-based learning, problem-solving, and diagnostic exercises.
The DMS Clinical Medicine curriculum is designed with efficiency and value in mind, offering high-quality resources while minimizing out-of-pocket costs. Aligned with this approach, the curriculum includes access to a range of robust academic tools, enabling students to earn all required CME for NCCPA certification maintenance while enrolled in the program.
Our 9 clinical modules carefully crafted and refined since 2016, are led by expert physician faculty from diverse specialties who bring years of practical experience to their teaching. Integrated within the nine core modules, students also benefit from focused content in radiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and leadership, ensuring a well-rounded mastery of clinical medicine.
Nine Core Modules: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Neurology, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Rheumatology
The DMS program also offers a highly sought-after elective (Medical Conference I), providing 45 hours of immersive, hands-on ultrasound training and advanced imaging instruction. This course is delivered live and in person and is led by an expert radiologist. Students who register for this course should plan to attend on-site for the full training experience, which emphasizes image acquisition, interpretation, and advanced clinical integration.
The DMS Clinical Medicine major offers a structured, yet flexible curriculum designed to support working clinicians. While a recommended course plan guides students through each semester, the program allows for individualized pacing to accommodate professional and personal responsibilities. Whether full-time or part-time, students can expect a rigorous academic experience grounded in clinical relevance, leadership development, and scholarly growth, all tailored to meet their unique goals and schedules.
Students in the Clinical Medicine major may choose to add a concentration in Medical Education, seamlessly combining advanced clinical training with instruction in evidence-based teaching. This integrated option is ideal for those who are passionate about patient care and interested in teaching, mentoring, or contributing to academic medicine.
Rather than choosing between clinical and educational pathways, this concentration allows students to pursue both, requiring only one additional semester. Through this extension, students enhance their clinical expertise while also gaining practical tools in curriculum design, adult learning, instructional methods, and academic assessment.
This blended approach prepares graduates not only for excellence in clinical practice but also for impactful roles as educators, preceptors, and leaders in medical education.
Clinical Medicine Major with Medical Education Concentration Curriculum