“PA school focuses clinically—how do we treat patients and how do we get them better? The Butler DMS Bridge program allows us to look forward to the effects of research and leadership on healthcare—how PAs can be involved in research to improve quality of care and how PAs can form teams in healthcare to impact patient outcomes for the better.”
- DeLaney Hartman, PA-C 
Ensley OBGYN 
Butler DMS Bridge '21

A first of its kind program, the Butler DMS Bridge program is designed exclusively for new PAs who have graduated within the past six months from an ARC-PA accredited program and are seeking the Doctor of Medical Science degree. The cohort-style program brings clinically focused students together from across the country for an engaging and accelerated, two-semester program delivered entirely online. 

The Butler DMS Bridge program has three start dates: mid-March, late June, and late October.

BUILD ON YOUR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

The Butler DMS Bridge program allows new PAs to earn a DMS in a shorter amount of time by incorporating their 36-credit hours of supervised clinical experiences. Because the program builds off these recently completed hours, it can be completed in less time and at a lower cost than waiting until later in your career.

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER

The process of becoming a certified and licensed PA, along with securing your first clinical position, can sometimes take months. As a student in the Butler DMS Program, you can effectively use this time to gain a new set of skills and leadership practices and become a more attractive candidate to your future employer.

A PROGRAM BUILT FOR YOU

The Butler DMS Bridge program is uniquely tailored for new PAs who have graduated from an ARC-PA accredited program within the past six months and are interested in expanding their clinical knowledge, developing research skills, and stepping into a leadership role more quickly.

An Accelerated  DMS
Built for You

Both the 2023 and 2024 DMS Bridge application are available at this time. Eligible applicants include those who have graduated from an ARC-PA accredited program within the past six months or who are currently in their clinical rotations and want to apply early to save their seat upon graduation. 

The Butler University Doctor of Medical Science Bridge program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

SPECIFICALLY FOR NEW PA'S

ACCELERATED CURRICULUM

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