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
Clint C. Blankenship, Pharm.D., PA-C, RPh, DFAAPA
Director and Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Andrea D. Boan, PhD, MSCR, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Director of Assessment
Christopher Chillura, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Alexandra L. Condy, PA-C
Instructor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Traci B. Coward, MPH
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Coordinator, Recruitment
Residential Division Staff
Julie Antley
Administrative Coordinator, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Morgan Khawaja, M.D.
Co-Director, Pediatric Residency Medical Education Track
Clinical Associate Professor, Children's Care Network
Education
Medical School: MUSC
Residency: MUSC
Patrick M. McNeal, DMSc, PA-C
Associate Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Meredith Provost, MSPAS, PA-C
Director, Clinical Education
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Joshua Stone, PhD
Assistant Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Peter Wilson, MSPAS, PA-C, MA-CP
Instructor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Hybrid Division Faculty
John Bowers, MSPAS, PA-C
Instructor and Associate Program Director
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, Clinical Sciences
Associate Program Director, Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies
Tabitha Miller, DPA, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid program
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences
Brian Sady, DMSC, PA-C, DFAAPA
Director and Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid Program
Annie Simpson, PhD
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
Department of Clinical Sciences
Hybrid Division Staff
Katy Symonette
Administrative Assistant
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
Department of Clinical Sciences
Administrative Assistant
Hybrid Physician Assistant Studies Program
symonett@musc.edu
843-897-3816
Michael Antoine, EdM
Student Services Coordinator
Program Supported:
Physician Assistant Studies (PAS)
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