Prepare to make a difference in one of Florida's most diverse and dynamic healthcare communities. The LMU–SMS Tampa PA Program is a 24-month Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies designed to build the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional foundation needed for PA practice.
Through rigorous academics, hands-on training, and clinical experiences, students prepare to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations and healthcare settings in Tampa Bay Area and beyond.
Develop clinical skills in an environment designed to move learning beyond the classroom. Tampa PA students gain experience through simulation, patient-care skills training, physical examination practice, standardized patient encounters, and progressive clinical experiences.
The program's dedicated simulation center, OSCE suite, and patient care/skills lab provide opportunities to practice and strengthen skills before applying them in clinical settings.
Tampa Bay is home to patients representing a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and healthcare needs. The curriculum prepares students to communicate effectively and provide culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
Medical Spanish terminology is woven into our curriculum, preparing you to perform basic intakes and understand key clinical phrases in order to care for Spanish-speaking patients.
