Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Next Steps
Welcome Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Congratulations on accepting your admission offer into our Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (DScPAS) online program at MCPHS.
We are excited to offer you an outstanding online healthcare education experience. Before you start your online program, please review the information and resources provided below to prepare for your MCPHS online education. We will continue to update this page with specific information, so be sure to check back regularly.
Please take a moment to read a welcome letter from Michael Spooner, MHA, EdD, Dean, to learn more about the DScPAS online program and how Dr. Spooner and the faculty and staff, including Helen, will support you during your time as an MCPHS student.
Doctoral Evidence-Based Healthcare Capstone Project
The DScPAS online program is an innovative and new program designed by an interprofessional team to meet the demands of collaborative practice in today’s integrative healthcare field. It prepares graduates for leadership roles in healthcare administration, public health, education, research, and more.
The program culminates with an Evidence-Based Healthcare Capstone Project, giving students the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to advocate for best practices and promote the translation of existing evidence in their practice.
The capstone project encompasses 12 credits of the 24-credit curriculum and consists of four consecutive courses focusing on research methodology and evidence-based practice theory. Students may choose to perform a needs assessment, draft a policy manual, write a research proposal, design a curriculum, and more.
To learn more about the capstone project, please download our project guidelines PDF.
You can also view successful examples of past capstone project presentations below:
- Mayra Martinez: "What are the health beliefs and behaviors of Mexican American caregivers of young children, and how do these characteristics influence their child’s health status?"
- Kristy Altongy-Magee: "In the U.S. veteran population with mental health conditions, how does the use of telemedicine care compared to not using telemedicine care affect patient access to care?"