Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

PANCE & Program Performance

To become a certified Physician Assistant, students must take and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Known as PANCE, this computer-based, multiple-choice test is comprised of questions that assess general medical and surgical knowledge

ODU Graduates' Results

98%

The class of 2024 (our 11th cohort) achieved a 98% pass rate for first-time PANCE takers (the national average is 92%).


Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

Jessica Wohl, PA-C '14, graduate of Ohio Dominican University's Physician Assistant Studies Master's Program, shares her experiences while on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic.