Our program's mission is aligned with that of the University of Tennessee, the University
of Tennessee Health Science Center, and the College of Medicine: achieving and maintaining
human health.
Information Sessions
January 18, 2023 5pm CST February 15, 2023 5pm CST March 22, 2023 5pm CDT April 12, 2023 5pm CDT
CASPA 2023-2024 Admission Cycle opens April 27, 2023 UTHSC Application Deadline - September 1, 2023 (Applications must be CASPA verified
by this date)
The mission of the UTHSC Physician Assistant Program is to prepare a diverse group
of highly skilled physician assistants who:
Are dedicated to improving access to health care
Provide high quality primary and/or specialty care as part of interprofessional teams
Are knowledgeable about all factors that can affect a patient’s health and well-being
Are committed to lifelong learning and service to their community
Our Pledge to Students
To provide a high quality education, consistent with professional standards and expectations.
To provide students the opportunity to become educated with a comprehensive background
in primary and specialty care medicine such that they improve access to healthcare.
To provide students the opportunity to become educated with a background in research
and scholarship such that they will become lifelong learners who contribute to advancing
the knowledge of the profession.
To model true professionalism as the expression of positive values and ideals as care
is being delivered.
