Medical Science (DMSc)

Upon completion of the Doctor of Medical Science: Clinical Concentration graduates will be able to:

1. Provide advanced and/or specialized care to patients by demonstrating enhanced competency, exceeding the requirements for entry-level competencies for PAs as defined by the NCCPA:
   • Knowledge for practice
   • Interpersonal and communication skills
   • Person centered care
   • Interprofessional Collaboration
   • Professionalism and Ethics
   • Practice-Based Learning and Quality Improvement
   • Society and Population health
2. Develop the skills needed to take on leadership roles at local, national and/or global levels. 
3. Review, critique and develop plans/projects for improving patient safety and outcomes.
4. Develop professional writing skills
5. Create an evidence-based article for publication.

Upon completion of the Doctor of Medical Science: Education Concentration, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply medical education literature and learning theory to advance student learning and  program effectiveness through application of the PAEA PA educator competencies: 
   • Teaching 
   • Learner-Centeredness 
   • Interpersonal and Communication Skills 
   • Professionalism and Role-Modeling 
   • Program and Curriculum Design and Implementation 
   • Program Evaluation 
   • Scholarship Development 
   • Leadership 
   • Mentorship 
2. Develop projects that improve student learning outcomes, program curriculum, program  assessment and accreditation maintenance. 
3. Develop professional writing skills 
4. Create an evidence-based article for publication

1. Complete the FREE online application: Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials and instructions for submitting supplemental materials as listed below.
2. Essay: In one page or less, double-spaced, please convey your professional aspirations that this degree will help you to achieve. 
3. Resume: Please include personal, educational, and professional achievements. 
4. One letter of recommendation: Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.
5. Proof of licensure: Submit documentation showing proof of active licensure or certification as a PA professional
6. Transcripts: An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu or mailed to the college address: 

Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
​​​​​​​Springfield, MA 01109

All international applicants from non-English speaking countries are required, in addition to the items listed above, to submit:

• Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS. Other tests may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our language requirements for more information on acceptable tests, minimum scores, exemptions, and conditional acceptance. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed college-level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
• Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For this we recommend SpanTran, with its customized portal for Springfield College applicants. World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. are also recommended for your credential evaluations.

The staff in the Office of International Admissions can assist you with questions you may have about enrolling at Springfield College as an international student by emailing intladmissions@springfieldcollege.edu.

Domestic Students:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for Summer (July) and Spring (January) start terms.

International Students:

Summer Semester

• Application and Supporting Materials Deadline: February 1

Spring Semester

• Application and Supporting Materials Deadline: October 1