Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Explore rigorous physician assistant education that builds clinical expertise, teamwork, and impact across diverse healthcare environments.
Physician Assistant Studies Education at MUSC
MUSC is among the top programs in the nation offering physician assistant education. Through two divisions, MUSC offers a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) in two formats, residential and hybrid, with separate accreditation statuses.
About the Profession
Physician Assistants (PAs) are nationally certified, state-licensed medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and perform procedures. Trained through rigorous graduate programs, PAs provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers across diverse medical settings.
Residential Division Faculty & Staff
Clint C. Blankenship, Pharm.D., PA-C, RPh, DFAAPA
Associate Professor
Interim Division Director and Director of Didactic Education
Physician Assistant Studies-Residential
blankenc@musc.edu
843-792-7490
Andrea Boan, Ph.D., MSCR, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Director of Assessment
boan@musc.edu
842-796-1064
Christopher Chillura, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Director of Academic Progression and Professionalism
chillur@musc.edu
843-792-6721
Alex Condy, PA-C
Instructor
condy@musc.edu
Traci Coward, MPH
Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator of Recruitment
cowardt@musc.edu
843-876-8305
Emily Douglas, DMSc, MSc, MSPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor
douglaem@musc.edu
843-792-6837
Morgan Khawaja, M.D.
Co-Director, Pediatric Residency Medical Education Track
Clinical Associate Professor, Children's Care Network
Clinical Associate Professor, Children's Care Network
Education
Medical School: MUSC
Residency: MUSC
Patrick McNeal, DMSc, PA-C
Assistant Professor
mcnealp@musc.edu
843-792-9705
Meredith Provost, MSPAS, PA-C
Instructor
Director of Clinical Education
provostm@musc.edu
843-792-9899
Joshua Stone, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Program Director
stonjosh@musc.edu
843-792-3648
Peter Wilson, PA-C, MPAS, MA-CP
Instructor, Residential Physician Assistant Studies program, Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Julie Antley
Administrative Coordinator
antleyj@musc.edu
843-792-4840
Hybrid Division Faculty & Staff
John Bowers, MSPAS, PA-C
Instructor and Associate Program Director
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
Department of Clinical Sciences
Instructor and Associate Program Director
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
bowersjo@musc.edu
843-792-2847
Aislinn Hopkins, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Hybrid Physycian Assistant Studies program, Department of Clinical Sciences
Tabitha Miller, DPA, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid program
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences
Brian Sady, DMSC, PA-C, DFAAPA
Associate Professor, Division Director & Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid
Department of Clinical Sciences
Annie Simpson, PhD
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
Department of Clinical Sciences
Katy Symonette
Administrative Assistant
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
Department of Clinical Sciences
Administrative Assistant
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
symonett@musc.edu
843-897-3816
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