The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program at Campbell University offers three specialized tracks designed to help physician assistants expand their impact in clinical practice, education, leadership, and industry. Each track combines advanced doctoral coursework with applied learning experiences that prepare graduates for growth in evolving healthcare environments.
This track prepares PAs to lead with confidence and strategic insight across clinical teams and healthcare organizations. Through focused coursework in leadership development, healthcare systems and operations, and organizational change, students strengthen their ability to lead self and others, improve system performance, and implement innovative solutions in complex healthcare environments.
Potential Career Paths & Professional Development Opportunities:
- Practice management
- Healthcare administration
- APP leadership
- Quality improvement/assurance
- Clinical program development
- Academic and clinical education leadership
- Innovation and strategic planning in healthcare organizations
This track prepares PAs for impactful roles in health professions education and academic leadership. Coursework in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational assessment equips graduates to create engaging learning experiences, evaluate learner performance, and contribute to continuous programmatic improvement in academic and clinical settings.
Potential Career Paths & Professional Development Opportunities:
- Faculty positions in health professions programs
- Clinical education and preceptor development
- CME development
- Student success and academic support roles
- Assessment and evaluation leadership
- Healthcare workforce development
- Educational scholarship and research
This track prepares PAs for roles in research, industry, and medical affairs. Through study of research design, regulatory frameworks, scientific communication, and MSL competencies, students develop the skills to critically evaluate clinical evidence, translate data for diverse stakeholders, and effectively represent scientific information within healthcare organizations.
Potential career paths & professional development opportunities:
- Medical science liaison (MSL) roles
- Clinical research coordination and leadership
- Medical affairs and scientific communication
- Clinical trial operations and management
- Investigator and sub-investigator roles in clinical trials
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry positions
- Evidence-based practice and translational research