Request Information. Information Sessions. Apply Now. Developed for PAs, by PAs, the Doctor of Medical Science program at the University of Lynchburg builds upon your existing experiences, knowledge, and skills, culminating in a well-deserved doctoral degree. As the demand for PAs increases, so does the need for their influence in administration and leadership.
Our DMSc program prepares you to become a more effective advocate for the PA profession, ready to take a seat at the boardroom table where key decisions are made. Designed with flexibility in mind, this online program enables you to balance your professional commitments while embarking on this transformative journey.
Our curriculum, the first of its kind, equips you to innovate, lead, and make decisions that improve patient care delivery. With an intensive, relevant clinical experience in your desired specialty, the Lynchburg DMSc shapes you as a leader in executive leadership, research, healthcare law, and global health. The program focuses on the application of current medical research to the improvement of clinical practice and patient care.
The program includes a research project and offers concentrations in addiction medicine, administrative medicine, advanced professional practice, behavioral medicine, emergency management and global health, and medical education. Our goal is to empower you with the skills, education, and professional status required to excel in medical research, build and lead healthcare teams, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare from the boardroom. Our program, developed by PAs for PAs, merges the strength of real-world clinical experience with academic rigor and innovation.
We were the first civilian DMSc program. Our DMSc program is the only DMSc program that offers this diverse range of tracks designed to align with your career aspirations. Our diverse, dedicated, nationally recognized PA faculty bring relevant experience in the medical and scientific research fields. Our award-winning faculty hail from urban, suburban, and rural settings all over the country.
