Wake Forest University School of Medicine prepares the next generation of health care leaders through cutting edge education and training programs, including MD, PA Studies, Academic Nursing and biomedical graduate programs.
PA Studies
From its beginning in 1969, the Wake Forest Physician Assistant (PA) program has produced highly capable, compassionate PAs who deliver patient-centered care. A recognized leader in PA education and PA-led research, the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of PA Studies currently offers two degrees:
The department also partners with other Wake Forest University schools to offer sequential degree programs, including the PhD/MMS program and the Emerging Leaders Program, which enables students to earn either a Master of Science in Management or a Master of Legal Studies before beginning their MMS degree.
The PA profession is consistently ranked one of the best jobs in America and one of the top jobs in health care. PAs practice in every specialty and work setting across the United States. According to the American Academy of Physician Associate (AAPA), the demand for PAs is so high that three quarters of PAs receive multiple job offers upon graduation.
Wake Forest University Biomedical Graduate Programs
The School of Medicine has 18 total Biomedical Graduate programs with PhD, MS and Certificate options. Teammates interested in advancing their current professional career may be interested in these four programs in particular:
To learn more, please visit the Biomedical Graduate program site, or contact our admissions team by
