Early Career PA Pathway
The College of Idaho’s Early Career PA pathway is designed exclusively for new PAs who have graduated within the past two (2) years from an ARC-PA accredited program and are seeking the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree. With the grant of 12 credits of advanced standing for coursework and clinical practice experiences in a student’s PA program, the Early Career PA pathway’s curriculum involves 24 credit hours that are completed in 12 months.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the Early Career PA pathway, individuals must meet the DMSc admission requirements (see Admission) and have graduated from an ARC-PA accredited PA program within two (2) years of starting their DMSc degree.
Curriculum
For detailed information about the curriculum for the Early Career PA pathway, see DMSc Program Requirements.
Tuition and Fees
With the grant of 12 credits of advanced standing for coursework and clinical practice experiences in a student’s PA program, the Early Career PA pathway’s curriculum involves 24 credit hours that are completed in 12 months. The tuition and fees for the Early Career PA pathway are as follows:
Tuition: $835 per credit hour
Graduate Program & Technology Fee: $50 per block
Tuition and fees for the Early Career PA pathway are due on or before the first day of class. For more information, see Cost of Attendance and Financial Arrangements.