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ACHE DOCTOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

Program Overview

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program is designed to forge the next generation of PA leaders who will advance the profession through exemplary leadership, scholarship, administration, and international presence. Built on a foundation of clinical excellence, the program develops scholar-practitioners who critically appraise evidence, drive innovation, and assume significant roles in complex healthcare systems both within the United States and on the global stage. Through advanced training in executive leadership and applied scholarship, graduates are equipped to lead healthcare organizations, advocate for the profession in public and private sectors worldwide, and promote a culture of lifelong learning.The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree is an online program designed for practicing Physician Associates utilizing an asynchronous instructional model, accommodating the needs of professional learners who seek to advance their careers through leadership, scholarship, and clinical specialization. The curriculum can be completed in as few as seven to twelve months, depending on the student’s chosen track.

DOCTOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (DMSc)

$520

cost per credit hour

Average total cost to completion = $15,600

DMSc Foundational Pathway

Students Seeking DMSc Specialization
Average total cost to completion = $20,280

*excluding deployment fees/travel if applicable

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Equip yourself with sophisticated administrative and strategic skills to lead complex healthcare organizations and advocate for the PA profession worldwide.

APPLIED SCHOLARSHIP

Develop as a scholar-practitioner who critically appraises and contributes to the evidence base, driving innovation within the profession.

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

Leverage advanced clinical competence as the foundation for credible leadership, confident practice, and influential decision-making.

REDEFINE YOUR ROLE IN HEALTHCARE

The DMSc program equips you to expand your impact as a PA leader. Develop the expertise and vision to advance the profession through scholarship, administration, and clinical excellence in the organizations and communities you serve.

News & Events

Through this collaboration, students enrolled in the Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) and Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) programs will benefit from expanded educational opportunities focused on disaster preparedness, emergency response, and global health.
FORT SMITH, AR. — Following the announcement of Arkansas Colleges of Health Education’s (ACHE) new partnership with the NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine (NATO MILMED COE) during Exercise Vigorous Warrior 2026, faculty immediately
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education has partnered with Global Health ImPAct to expand leadership development and global service opportunities for healthcare professionals through the DMSc and DEL programs.

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