Physician Assistant Master’s Degree in Medicine (MSM)

Admissions

The Trevecca Physician Assistant Program seeks to enroll a cohort of students who are well-prepared for the academic rigor and professional responsibilities of PA education while demonstrating the character, values and commitment to service that align with the program’s mission.

Our goal is to graduate competent, compassionate physician assistants who are prepared to provide high-quality patient care and uphold the fundamental principles of medicine. To support this goal, applicants admitted to the program must meet established academic and technical standards and demonstrate the intellectual ability, integrity, compassion, humanitarian commitment and physical and emotional capacity necessary to succeed in PA education and clinical practice.

Application Submission and Review

We are mission-driven and strive to recruit students who are committed to serving their communities in compassionate ministry. To assess applicant’s alignment with Trevecca’s mission, we conduct a holistic review that incorporating academic preparedness, direct patient-care experience, PA shadowing, letters of recommendation and demonstrated character and values.

Applications are only reviewed after verification by the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) Service.

How to Apply

• Complete a CASPA application and submit all transcripts and any additional documentation directly to CASPA.

• Applications must have a “completed” status in CASPA by October 1 to be considered for an interview.

• All  PA shadowing and direct patient care minimum hours must be reflected within the application at the time of submission to CASPA.

The PA program utilizes the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) which opens at the end of April.

Questions Regarding Application

• Contact the PA Admissions Team at (615) 248-1363 or dldemana@trevecca.edu

• For tech support for the CASPA application, please call 240-497-1985 or e-mail apply@caspaonline.org

Interviews and Offers

We begin interviewing in mid-summer and continue until the class is full. For optimal consideration, applicants should complete all science prerequisites by August 15 of their application year.

Graduates of Trevecca Nazarene University and Olivet Nazarene University who satisfy the TNU PA Program admission criteria are guaranteed an interview through the regular admissions process and have the opportunity to compete for one of ten Early Assurance seats available each year.

All notifications of admission status will be communicated to the applicants by email within CASPA.

Offers of admission are extended on a rolling basis and will continue to be made until a full cohort of fifty students are selected. Once an offer is made, an applicant must pay a $500 deposit to hold their seat, and a second $500 deposit two months later.

Admission Statistics for Most Recent Admitted Cohorts

Note:
*Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an interview or acceptance.
**The Trevecca PA Program extends an invitation to interview to any Trevecca or Olivet Nazarene University graduate who meets all admissions requirements.
***Applicants who have been dismissed from another PA program are not eligible for admission to the Trevecca PA program.

What We Look for in Applicants

While meeting the minimum admission requirements is essential, most accepted applicants go above and beyond. The Trevecca PA program gives preference to applicants who demonstrate academic strength through:

• Higher overall GPAs

• High science GPAs

• Substantial upper-level science coursework

• Completion of science courses at a regionally accredited four-year university

Additional qualities we value include:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Clear evidence of academic rigor and preparedness

Academic excellence may be demonstrated by:

1. Maintaining high grades while managing a full-time course load and significant extracurricular commitments

2. Completing additional upper-level science courses (see our recommended list)

3. Taking two or more laboratory sciences concurrently across multiple semesters

4. Earning an honors undergraduate degree

Applicants who exhibit these qualities present a stronger, more competitive application. We encourage you to challenge yourself academically and highlight your achievements—both personally and academically—to submit the most compelling application possible.

Prerequisite Coursework Requirements

• Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with lab – 8 credits

• General Chemistry I and II with lab – 8 credits

• Microbiology with lab - 3 or 4 credits

• General Psychology – 3 credits

• Medical Terminology – minimum one credit/certificate

• Please note: Developmental psychology is no longer a prerequisite requirement.

• No online or hybrid courses for science prerequisites will be accepted except for those covered by the COVID-19 Policy.

• Science courses labeled as "survey" or "introductory" will not be accepted (for clarification, please contact us for approval).

• Online course options may only be used to complete the psychology course requirements and/or medical terminology course.

Science Prerequisite Expiration Policy

To ensure academic readiness, the following guidelines apply:

• Expired Courses: Science courses are considered expired if completed seven or more years prior to May of your program start year.
• Refresher Requirement: A refresher must include at least one semester of the expired science course or a higher-level version of that course. If both courses in a required series are expired (i.e., Chem I and II), a minimum of one semester is required to refresh the content of that series.

If your anatomy and physiology courses are more than five years old at the time of matriculation, we strongly recommend completing an updated or refresher course. Doing so ensures you have the most current knowledge and are well-prepared for the demands of the program.

If one of the required science prerequisite courses is expired, a refresher course must be completed.

Additional Upper-Level Science Courses

Admission to the Trevecca PA program is highly competitive. To strengthen your application and enhance your readiness for the rigorous curriculum, we strongly encourage applicants to complete additional upper-level science courses. These courses demonstrate academic excellence and provide a solid foundation for success in the program.

Accepted students typically complete an average of 3–7 additional upper-level science courses. The following is a list of additional courses that will assist you in increasing the competitiveness of your application:

• Biochemistry I & II*
• Cellular Biology
• Organic Chemistry I & II
• Genetics*
• Immunology*
• Molecular Biology
• Pathophysiology
• Physics I & II

*These courses have demonstrated greater relevance to PA curricula.

It is common for applicants to exceed all minimum admissions requirements. Statistics for the cohort of 2026 include the following ranges and average:

• Undergrad Cumulative GPA: range 3.37-4.0 with average 3.77
• Overall Science GPA: range 3.27-4.0 with average 3.68

Patient Care Hours

All applicants must log a minimum of 250 hours of direct patient care at the time of submission of the application. The following positions qualify for direct patient care hours:

• Medical assistant, patient care technician, surgical technician, first assistant, scribe
• CNA, LPN, RN, EMT/paramedic, OT/PT or OT asst./PT asst., AT-C, phlebotomist, RT, ER technician
• Lab technician, certified pharmacy technician, clinical dietician
  • These job titles may only be used if phlebotomy or direct patient care is the majority of job description.

Special Considerations

Trevecca has created the STEM PA Scholar Pathway for students majoring in  STEM programs at Trevecca and Olivet Nazarene Universities (with the exception of nursing). Students participate in a tailored academic experience to prepare for application to PA schools such as Trevecca’s. After completing an undergraduate STEM degree and meeting all prerequisite requirements, qualifying candidates in the Pathway receive either a guaranteed interview or early assurance of a guaranteed seat in the PA Program.

• Information sessions for TNU STEM PA Scholar Pathway occur each fall
• Applications for candidacy into the STEM PA Scholar Pathway are due by the end of February of the sophomore year. 
• Candidacy interviews will occur each spring

If you are interested in applying or have additional questions on how to qualify, please email Katrina Gill, Director of PA Admissions at kgill@trevecca.edu.

International Students

• All admission requirements and policies apply to international applicants.  All international applicants must complete fifteen (15) semester hours at a regionally accredited United States institution. Nine (9) of the fifteen (15) hours must be prerequisite science courses. For applicants who have completed foreign courses, please submit your coursework to the World Education Services (WES), Inc. WES will then send your report directly to CASPA.
• Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 80 is required with a minimum of 20 on all sections of the exam.
• Trevecca’s Certification of Financial Support must be on file at the time an I-20 form is issued. The same financial policies apply to international students as they apply to US citizens and US residents. Only international students with a valid F1 visa will be permitted to register for financial aid.
• To apply for an F1 visa, you must first apply for admission to the TNU Physician Assistant Program. After acceptance into the program, you will be required to provide a bank statement showing sufficient funds for one year of living expenses and tuition in the US. After the documents are received, we will then issue you an I-20 document, which is the form needed to apply for the F-1 visa through the US embassy in your country.

Admission Requirement Summary

• Prerequisite courses:
  • Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with lab – 8 credits
    • A refresher course(s) is recommended for applicants whose coursework in these subject areas was completed five or more years from the start of the program.
  • General Chemistry I and II with lab – 8 credits
  • Microbiology with lab - 3 or 4 credits
  • General Psychology – 3 credits
  • Medical Terminology – minimum one credit/certificate
  • Please note: Developmental psychology is no longer a prerequisite requirement.
    
    * All science prerequisites must be taken in person. 
    **The science prerequisite courses must be completed less than seven years prior to the program start date.
• Degree requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year university within the US or an equivalency from an international institution.
  • International students are welcome to apply. All requirements must be met including submission of your transcripts to the World Education Services (WES). Please see the international applicants’ section for more information.
• GPA Requirements
  • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • Overall science GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Standardized Exams
  • The program does not require the GRE or the PA-CAT
• Direct patient care hours: A minimum of 250 hours must be logged at the time of application.
• PA Shadowing: A minimum of 10 hours at the time of application
• Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation including one from a PA/MD/DO/NP who has directly observed you in a healthcare setting.
• Technical standards: All accepted applicants must possess the capacity to meet required technical standards. Please refer to the Technical Standards tab for more information.
• Advanced placement: No advanced placement is given regardless of academic background.
• Background statement
  • Applicants must self-report any misdemeanor, felony, and/or dismissals. If a student fails to report an incident and it is subsequently discovered, their offer of acceptance to Trevecca’s PA Program may be revoked. A certified background check will be performed prior to matriculation, and any positive report may also result in a revocation of an offer or acceptance.

*Meeting all admissions requirements does not guarantee an interview.

PA Program Anticipated Cost of Attendance
CO2029

Year One

DIRECT COST OF ATTENDANCE (Three Semesters)

*Direct costs are expenses that are directly attributed to the educational program.

ESTIMATED INDIRECT COSTS

All indirect costs are estimates and may be higher or lower based on students’ personal choice in housing and other expenses.

**Medical equipment fee may be less than the projected amount.

Year 2

DIRECT COST OF ATTENDANCE (Four Semesters)

ESTIMATED INDIRECT COSTS

All indirect costs are estimates and may be higher or lower based on students’ personal choice in housing and other expenses

PA Program Cost of Attendance
CO2026, CO2027, CO2028

Year One

DIRECT COST OF ATTENDANCE (Three Semesters)

*Direct costs are expenses that are directly attributed to the educational program.

ESTIMATED INDIRECT COSTS

All indirect costs are estimates and may be higher or lower based on students’ personal choice in housing and other expenses.

**Medical equipment fee may be less than the projected amount.

Year 2

DIRECT COST OF ATTENDANCE (Four Semesters)

ESTIMATED INDIRECT COSTS

All indirect costs are estimates and may be higher or lower based on students’ personal choice in housing and other expenses

Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into didactic and clinical phases.  The didactic phase is 15 months during which students concentrate on learning the medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.  In the second semester of the didactic year, students start clinical medicine where they learn about diseases in each organ system of the body.

Once the didactic phase is completed, students progress to the clinical phase where they complete eight clinical rotations over a 12-month period. Core rotations include family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral/mental health, internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, women’s health, and one elective.

Rotations are six weeks in length. Reliable transportation is required. All expenses related to travel, meals, and lodging during rotations are the responsibility of the student.

Students are discouraged from employment while in the PA program due to the demands of the Program.

At the completion of all curriculum requirements, the Master of Science in Medicine (MSM) degree will be awarded.

Trevecca physician assistant students consistently score above the national average on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). View the TNU PA Program Performance Summary Report here.

Here is more information about our exam results: 

• Congratulations to the class of 2025 for their 100% first-time test taker pass rate.
• Classes of 2016, 2017, 2021 - 2025 each achieved a first-time test taker pass rate of 100%

Pass rates of first-time test takers

5-year national average:
93%

5-year average for Trevecca PA Program graduates:
100%

Attrition Data Table

Program Goals

Goal 1: Recruit and enroll students who successfully pass the PANCE.

The Program is committed to recruiting and enrolling students who demonstrate strong academic preparation for physician assistant school. By selecting applicants who meet or exceed established admission standards, the Program ensures that incoming cohorts possess the foundational knowledge necessary for rigorous graduate-level training. This strategic approach directly supports the Program’s mission to graduate competent physician assistants who are prepared to pass the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE).

Goal 2: Expose students to community service experiences encouraging engagement in serving their communities.

Fundamental to the Program’s mission and values is our intention to prepare graduates to employ their knowledge, skills, and resources in compassionate service.  We do so by providing program-sponsored opportunities that serve communities through Nashville-area nonprofits and clinical rotations that care for medically underserved populations both in the U.S. and internationally. We encourage our students to reflect on the value of these experiences and to personally commit to supporting future community service/missions after graduation.

Goal 3: Prepare students to attain the program-defined competencies demonstrating readiness for clinical practice.

Program-defined competencies require all graduating students to attain knowledge for practice, interpersonal and communication skills, patient-centered care, professionalism, and practice-based learning and improvement. Our curriculum is designed to provide sufficient depth and breadth in both the didactic and clinical phases to address these competencies and to ensure all graduates are ready for entry-level clinical practice.

Goal 4: Foster a highly supportive educational community dedicated to student success.

The Program endeavors to challenge students to excel and achieve their fullest potential within a highly supportive learning community. We are committed to the success of each student admitted to our Program. We seek to develop encouraging, mentor relationships between faculty/staff and students that promotes ongoing growth and excellence. Methods by which this is accomplished include strong academic advising support; formative educational experiences with intentional one-on-one or small group faculty-student coaching, student learning activities that facilitate interpersonal student interaction and teamwork, and class officer appointments that model leadership and service to one’s cohort.

Effectiveness of Meeting Program Goals Document (PDF)

Trevecca PA Program competencies are foundational to a comprehensive educational experience. They define the necessary professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of our new graduates to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Our curriculum is designed to help students attain each program competency in a supportive educational community and ultimately to prepare them for entry-level PA practice.

Our competencies are informed by the mission, values, and goals of the Trevecca Nazarene University PA Program and modeled after PAEA’s Core Competencies for New Physician Assistant Graduates, and the Competencies for the Physician Assistant Profession by the four national PA organizations.

Medical Knowledge (MK)

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic sciences and clinical medicine in all organ systems across the lifespan in a variety of health care delivery settings.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Summative OSCE
• Patient Education OSCE
• Summative Technical Skills Exam

Interpersonal Skills (IS)

2. Students will demonstrate interpersonal communication skills that result in an effective exchange of information with patients.

• Summative OSCE
• Patient Education OSCE

3.    Students will be able to accurately articulate one's role and responsibilities to patients.

• Summative OSCE
• Patient Education OSCE

4.    Students will be able to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans compassionately and accurately with patients.

• Summative OSCE
• Patient Education OSCE

5.    Students will be able to accurately and concisely communicate the findings of a given patient encounter to members of the health care team.

• Summative OSCE

Clinical and Technical Skills (CTS)

6. Students will be able to perform health histories and physical examinations on patients across the lifespan in a variety of health care delivery settings.

• Summative OSCE

7.    Students will be able to select the appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies based on clinical presentation across acute, chronic, and emergent care settings.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Summative OSCE

8.    Students will be able to interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies based on clinical presentation across acute, chronic, and emergent care settings.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Summative OSCE

9.    Students will be able to formulate and prioritize a differential diagnosis based on clinical presentation across acute, chronic, and emergent care settings.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Summative OSCE

10.    Students will be able to develop patient-centered management plans that incorporate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches across acute, chronic, and emergent care settings.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Summative OSCE

11.    Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing clinical procedures commonly performed in acute and emergent settings.

• Summative Technical Skills Exam

12.    Students will be able to refer patients to the appropriate health care provider for continued management.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam

13.    Students will be able to provide patient-centered education across the lifespan in acute, chronic and emergent care settings.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Patient Education OSCE

Professional Behaviors (PB)

14. Students will be able to demonstrate professional conduct expected of a practicing physician assistant and as expected by the medical profession.

• Summative OSCE
• Patient Education OSCE

15. Students will be able to demonstrate professional behaviors during collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

• Summative OSCE

Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities (CRP)

16. Students will be able to recognize healthy versus ill patients across the lifespan based on the clinical presentation, physical examination, laboratory, and diagnostic study findings.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Summative OSCE

17. Students will be able to demonstrate critical reasoning by developing appropriate plans of care for acute, chronic, and emergent conditions.

• End-of-Curriculum Exam
• Summative OSCE

Trevecca PA Program Accreditation-Probation Statement

Prospective Students for Class of 2029

Trevecca Nazarene University remains deeply committed to the Physician Assistant Program, its students, and the continued preparation of highly qualified physician assistants. As we prepare for our next ARC-PA site visit in October 2026, University and PA Program leadership have engaged in a dedicated, comprehensive process to address the findings of our previous review.

By way of background, and as posted on our webpage, at its March 2025 meeting, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) extended Accreditation-Probation status for the Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Trevecca Nazarene University until its next review in March 2027. Over the past several months, the Program and University have worked with meticulous attention to each citation identified by ARC-PA. This work has included a detailed review of policies, processes, documentation, assessment practices, and supporting evidence to ensure that each area requiring additional information has been thoroughly addressed. The program has continued ongoing self-assessment while focusing on the areas in which ARC-PA requested additional information. Our faculty continues to provide a high-quality educational experience, including a 100% first-time pass rate on the PANCE for the last 5 consecutive years. The program remains accredited by ARC-PA, allowing currently enrolled students to continue their education, graduate from an accredited program, and sit for the national certification examination. Together, these outcomes reflect the strength, quality, and effectiveness of the education our students continue to receive.

Next Steps

The Program has successfully submitted our self-study report and will be well prepared for the October 2026 visit. This has been a significant institutional priority, and we remain committed to approaching the process with diligence, transparency, and careful attention to ARC-PA standards.

Following the October site visit, ARC-PA will continue its review process, with an accreditation decision anticipated in April 2027. Because accreditation decisions rest solely within ARC-PA’s discretion, Trevecca cannot predict or guarantee the outcome of that review. We can, however, assure our students and prospective students that the University and PA Program are devoting considerable time, attention, and resources to preparing for the upcoming review and to demonstrating compliance with applicable ARC-PA standards.

Enrollment Deposits

Trevecca also recognizes the importance of providing appropriate assurances to students who may accept an offer of admission to the Class of 2029. If ARC-PA withdraws the Program’s accreditation status and, as a result, Trevecca is unable to matriculate the Class of 2029, the University will refund all enrollment deposits paid by members of that class.

We are grateful for the trust students place in Trevecca’s PA Program. We will continue to communicate transparently as we move through this process and remain focused on our responsibilities to our students, our profession, and the University's mission.

For more information or follow-up questions, feel free to contact:

• Katrina M. Gill, PA Director of Admissions (kgill@trevecca.edu)

• Dr. Jonathan Bartling, VP for Academic Affairs and Accreditation (jdbartling@trevecca.edu)

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at:
https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-trevecca-nazarene-university/

Accreditation FAQs

Is a program on probation still accredited?
Yes. Accreditation-Probation is a temporary accreditation status initially of not less than two years.

How will the Accreditation-Probation status affect future entering classes?
The program will continue to admit students during its regular admissions cycle. The program may admit future cohorts under the current Accreditation-Probation status.

How will the Accreditation-Probation status affect the current staff and faculty support for newly admitted students, current students, and alumni?
The program will continue to provide the resources necessary to our students, past and present.

How does the program’s Accreditation-Probation status affect my degree from Trevecca?
There is no effect on your degree. You will still earn a MSM degree once you meet the degree requirements and will be awarded your degree as scheduled.

If the program is on probation, can I take the PANCE?
Yes. The program is fully accredited, which allows all program graduates to take the PANCE.

Can I apply for licensure if the program I graduated from is on Accreditation-Probation status?
Yes. The primary requirements for licensure are graduation from an accredited program and NCCPA certification. The program remains fully accredited.

The program I am considering is on probation. If I enter that program, will I be graduating from an accredited program?
Probation is an active accreditation status and those entering a program that is on probation are entering a program that is fully accredited. In order to be eligible to take the PANCE, students must successfully complete a program that was accredited at the time the student matriculated. It is best to check with the NCCPA concerning exam eligibility criteria.

Preceptors

Trevecca partners with medical professionals who can offer hands-on training to PA students. Licensed physician assistants, nurse practitioners, doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathic medicine are invited to apply to serve as clinical preceptors.

Why be a preceptor?

• Invest in the next generation of healthcare providers
• Become eligible as a regular preceptor to receive a precepting stipend
• Evaluate possible future employees
• Add an educational component to your CV
• Serve in a guest lecturing role in the classroom
• Earn CME credits
• Add energy and enthusiasm to your practice through student participants

What are the responsibilities?

• “See one. Do one. Teach one.” Introduce students to new skills and procedures
• Offer training to master’s-level PA students for a clinical rotation
• Provide feedback on student performance
• Share opportunities and knowledge gained during practice
• Be an example of professionalism
• Grow a student’s communication skills
• Connect students with professionals in other areas
• Set the student’s schedule based on the provider’s schedule

What sets Trevecca’s PA program apart?

Trevecca is home to the first and longest-running Physician Assistant Master of Science in Medicine degree in Tennessee. Since 1976, the University has graduated more than 1,300 students who’ve gone on to serve successfully in a variety of healthcare careers. Our program emphasizes both academic excellence and a mindset of compassion and integrity.

Throughout the last five years, the average first-time PANCE pass rate for Trevecca students has been 99 percent. In recent years our graduates have scored above the national average on every organ system section of the exam.

STEM PA Scholar Pathway (Pre PA Pathway)

Beginning in 2021, undergraduate Trevecca students with Biology major/Chemistry minors, who met all criteria, were eligible to interview for a Pre-PA Pathway candidacy which allowed for a tailored undergraduate academic experience in preparation for application to a competitive PA school such as Trevecca’s. Two options within the pathway were a guaranteed seat or a guaranteed interview for the Trevecca PA Program. A maximum of 10% of the cohort seats were designated for this purpose.

In the Fall of 2024, Trevecca will be transitioning the previous Pre PA Pathway to our new STEM PA Scholar Pathway. This new opportunity allows for qualifying undergraduate Trevecca students across all STEM majors to tailor their education in preparation for becoming a PA. In addition, the advantage of this educational pathway gives a greater number of our students the potential to qualify for a guaranteed seat, as a sophomore, into our historically recognized PA program upon completion of their undergraduate STEM degree from Trevecca.

If you are interested in applying or have additional questions on how to qualify, please email Teresa Vines, PA Program Admissions Coordinator, at tvines@trevecca.edu.

Student Policies

• Tuition Refund Policy
• PA Program Not Requiring Prospective & Enrolled Students to Provide SCPE Sites or Preceptors
• Student Health Screening and Immunization Policy
• PA Student Exposure to Infectious and Environmental Hazards Policy
• PA Program Faculty & Directors Precluded from Providing PA Students Health Care
• PA Program Goals
• Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program Competencies
• Processing Student Allegations of Harassment
• Timely Access and/or Referral of Students to Services Addressing Personal Issues
• Academic Progression, Promotion and Completion Policy
• Remediation and Assessment Policy
• Program Deceleration Policy
• Program Withdrawal Policy
• Program Dismissal Policy
• Student Grievances and Appeal Policies
• Program Travel Policy
• Student Employment Policy

Health Sciences Walkthrough

Trevecca campus tour

Founded in 1901, Trevecca has been recognized nationally and locally for providing our students with the highest level of academic quality and rigor. Trevecca's PA program was the first in Tennessee, established in 1976, and has graduated over 1300 PAs. Our alum work across the country and internationally carrying on the strong legacy of Trevecca PAs.

We offer a holistic education focused on transforming the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual health of all the students in our diverse student body. As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith and healthcare intersect. Our PA program prioritizes compassion, integrity and a biblical worldview.

Throughout the program, you’ll participate in learning experiences at local organizations that reach Nashville’s medically underserved and homeless population. Our program also offers opportunities for clinical experiences at faith-based clinics in both urban and rural settings. If you are interested in medical missions, you may have opportunities to participate in foreign mission trips and international clinical rotations. Students have served in a number of countries including Ghana, Zambia, Swaziland, Haiti and Peru.