Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Message from the Program Director
These are transformative times at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) as we continue to advance our Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about joining one of the nation’s
most dynamic, respected, and rapidly evolving healthcare professions.
Today, there are more than 300 accredited PA programs in the United States and over
175,000 certified PAs practicing nationwide. The PA profession—now officially titled
Physician Associate/Physician Assistant—continues to experience sustained growth and national recognition for its impact
on healthcare delivery, access, and quality. Consistently ranked among the top healthcare
careers by U.S. News & World Report, the profession reflects strong demand, competitive compensation, and meaningful
opportunities to serve diverse populations across all medical and surgical specialties... click for full message.
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Welcome PAS Class of 2026!
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Morehouse School of Medicine. Congratulations
on your acceptance into the MSM Physician Assistant Studies program! Whether you are
coming to us from throughout Georgia or across the country, you are joining an interprofessional
community of service-oriented scholars aspiring to change lives through education,
research, service, and patient care.
- Meet the class
2026 Incoming Class
Student Name | Home State | Undergrad Institution | Grad Year
- Edgar Alcantar | Georgia | Georgia State University | 2019
- Madeline Anastasi | Georgia | University of Georgia | 2015
- Kyana Bradley | Georgia | Georgia State University | 2023
- Shakquanda Cepeda | Georgia | Logan University | 2021
- Josephina Chapman | Massachusetts | Ithaca College | 2023
- Akshit Chhabra | North Carolina | University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill | 2022
- DaSean DeShazer | Arizona | Arizona State University – Downtown Phoenix | 2019
- Idararosa Ekong | Texas | University of Texas - Arlington | 2022
- Ke’Von Hamilton | Wisconsin | Morehouse College | 2022
- Rifah Haque | Georgia | Georgia State University | 2022
- Nathalie Hemingway | North Carolina | East Carolina University | 2022
- Angel Henderson | Georgia | Kennesaw State University | 2023
- Shanila Huerta | Georgia | Agnes State College | 2023
- Chrishanity Jones | Florida | University of Florida | 2021
- Sarah Kamara | New Jersey | Rutgers - State University of New Jersey | 2021
- Adicia Maddox | Georgia | Columbus State University | 2020
- Carrin Matson | Alabama | Troy University – Troy | 2020
- Rehgan Miller | California | California State University – Monterey Bay | 2019
- Armoni Moore | Georgia | Florida A&M University | 2022
- Leslie Norato | Georgia | Georgia Highlands College | 2023
- Chiamaka Nwokeocha | Georgia | Georgia State University | 2019
- Prisca Oguike | California | University of California - Merced | 2021
- Brianna Parham | Connecticut | Southern Connecticut State University | 2023
- Lauren Parks | Georgia | Samford University | 2022
- Stephany Perez | Georgia | Georgia Gwinnett College | 2019
- Elizabeth Pham | Georgia | Georgia State University | 2020
- Ruthlynn Pierre | Florida | Florida Atlantic University | 2021
- Koeba Plummer | Georgia | University of Georgia | 2022
- Immanuelle Pongo | Florida | Florida Gulf Coast University | 2023
- Shah Rahman | Georgia | Georgia State University | 2022
- Silsila Rahman | North Carolina | University of Memphis | 2016
- Ainsley Seals | Louisiana | Louisiana State A&M College – Baton Rouge | 2022
- Amara Shobe | North Carolina | University of North Carolina - Greensboro | 2021
- Deanira Smith | Louisiana | Prairie View A&M University | 2020
- Nate Smith, III | Virginia | West Virginia University - Morgantown | 2014
- Alexandria White | Georgia | Valdosta State University | 2021
- Dominic Williams | Alabama | Troy University - Troy | 2021
About the Physician Assistant (PA) Program
Information about the PA profession, and the MSM PA program's mission, objectives
and accreditation.
Information for Prospective Students
Information about admissions, tuition and financial aid, matriculation requirements
and the Atlanta area.
Curriculum
Information about the PA program's classes and curriculum.
Student Learning Outcomes
Information about the Student Learning Outcomes.
Faculty and Staff Directory
Listing of all PA program faculty and staff.
Professional Resources
Listing of Physician Assistant program professional resources.
720 Westview Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 756-1254
pas@msm.edu
