MPAS/MHA

The Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies and Master of Health Administration (MHA) dual degree program provides PA’s with business knowledge and competencies to improve the effectiveness and operational success of healthcare organizations. PA’s with an MHA are prepared to transition from an exclusive clinical focus to a managerial role in a healthcare organization.

Benefits of the PA/MHA degree program:

The MHA-trained PA will have in-depth knowledge and skills in: performance management and measurement, analytic thinking for solving problems in healthcare systems, health communications, process and quality improvement, project management, human relations management, strategic planning, professional and social responsibility, financial skills, and information technology.
The MHA-trained PA will be prepared for leadership roles in healthcare organizations.
The MHA-trained physician will rely on a population health management perspective for improving healthcare systems.

Potential career paths:

Health System Executive leadership
Chief Physician Assistant
Department Chair or Director of Physician Assistant Services
Administrative Medical Director

For more information and to apply to the HSC PA/MHA dual degree program, contact: Admissions@unthsc.edu.

Curriculum

Physician Assistant Studies, MPAS

Health Administration (Online), MHA