Saint Louis University's Physician Assistant Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) is a 27-month, year-round graduate program with a rigorous didactic and clinical curriculum that provides a broad foundation in medicine and surgery. As one of the first universities in the country to offer a physician assistant program, Saint Louis University has maintained a tradition of academic excellence and earned a national reputation as a leader in physician assistant education. Educational facilities at SLU provide an exceptional learning environment and include a simulated medical office with eight exam rooms equipped with cameras for recording and reviewing student performance. The mission of Saint Louis University's physician assistant program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and to the service of humanity. Traditional pre-PA tracks can be found in many Doisy College of Health Sciences programs. In addition, DCHS proudly offers the direct-entry PA Scholars option for eligible incoming freshmen who are interested in the opportunity to secure a seat in the SLU PA program upon graduation from a specific pre-PA degree program.