MSPAS PANCE and Program Performance

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

PANCE & Program Performance

To become a certified Physician Assistant, students must take and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Known as PANCE, this computer-based, multiple-choice test is comprised of questions that assess general medical and surgical knowledge

ODU Graduates' Results

100%

of our Physician Assistant Studies alumni have passed the Physician Assistant Certifying Examination (PANCE)

96%

The class of 2023 (our 10th cohort) achieved a 96% pass rate for first-time PANCE takers (the national average is 92%).

Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

Jessica Wohl, PA-C '14, graduate of Ohio Dominican University's Physician Assistant Studies Master's Program, shares her experiences while on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic.