<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/academics/programs/pa/index.html" dsn="programs"><title>Physician Assistant</title><description>Physician assistants transform lives through compassionate and effective healthcare. In the Master of Medical Science (MMS) Physician Assistant (PA) program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU), you learn to do this and more as you prepare to serve patients across the lifespan and in diverse settings.
						
						Strengthen your critical thinking abilities as you gain clinical expertise in a physician assistant program guided by a clear mission: to develop graduates who provide evidence-based, patient-centered medical care and who are committed to serving all God’s people.</description><degree>Master's</degree><schools>Health Professions</schools><features>Accelerated Pathways</features><image><img src="/media/photos/academics/programs/pa/physician%20assistant%20board.jpg" alt="Physician assistant students"/></image></item>