About the Department
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is dedicated to excellence in health care education. We ensure students acquire broad medical knowledge and clinical skills, emphasizing compassionate care and cultural humility. Graduates are prepared to serve diverse patient populations in collaboration with a licensed physician. Through innovation and collaboration, we help shape health care’s future.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
The program is a continuous 28-month, full-time professional program. The program strives to prepare physician assistants in a broad range of medical knowledge and skills and educate them to provide high-quality and compassionate health care to diverse patient populations with the supervision of a licensed physician. Upon completion of the degree requirements, students are awarded a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
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Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-686‐7211
Fax: 501-686-7216
Email: PAProgram@UAMS.edu
Edward Williams, DMSc, M.Ed., PA-C
Chair and Program Director
Phone: 501-526-7158
Email: ELWilliams2@UAMS.edu
Linda Haubenstein
Executive Assistant I
Phone: 501-686-6115
Email: LGHaubenstein@UAMS.edu
Mailing Address
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 772
Little Rock, AR 72205