Welcome to the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine (A Developing Program).

Tarleton State University has applied for Accreditation – Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Tarleton State University anticipates matriculating its first class in April 2026, pending achieving Accreditation – Provisional status at the September 2025 ARC-PA meeting. Accreditation – Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

The program will offer a dynamic 28-month academic experience that reflects excellence in Physician Assistant education; preparing clinicians who deliver exceptional healthcare and servant leaders in the areas of health disparities and social justice.

Please explore the program’s website for more information. To request an appointment with someone from our department please email PA@tarleton.edu.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors,

Dr. Brenda Diaz DMSc, PA-C
Associate Professor
Program Director
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine