Traditional Pathway
The College of Idaho’s Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) is a 36-credit hour program that provides students with critical tools to become an implementation scientist and leader. The traditional pathway is completed in 18 months and offers PAs the option to choose a concentration in either Health System Leadership or Health Professions Education. The Health System Leadership concentration is based on the American Academy of PA’s Competencies for PAs in Healthcare Administration and is designed to empower PAs to lead in a healthcare setting and meaningfully contribute to the safe, effective, and equitable delivery of healthcare services. The Health Professions Education concentration expands the knowledge and aptitude of established educators and prepares new or aspiring educators with educational skills based on the PA Education Association's Physician Assistant Educator Competencies.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the traditional pathway, individuals must meet the DMSc admission requirements (see Admission).
Curriculum
For detailed information about the curriculum for the traditional pathway, see DMSc Program Requirements.
Tuition and Fees
The curriculum for the traditional pathway for the DMSc program involves 36 credit hours that are completed in 18 months. The tuition and fees for the traditional pathway are as follows:
Tuition: $695 per credit hour*
Graduate Program & Technology Fee: $50 per block
*For the tuition and fees for the accelerated pathways option, see Accelerated Pathways.
Tuition and fees for the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program are due on or before the first day of class. For more information, see Financial Arrangements. For additional information about cost of attendance for the DMSc program, see Cost of Attendance.