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Master of Science in Anesthesia Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

MCW Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) Program - Outcomes & Metrics

Our MSA Program provides high quality education through challenging curriculum and comprehensive clinical training. We prepare safe and competent providers for the surgical patient. As part of the Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Anesthesiology, our students will experience caring for the most challenging patients, found only in an academic medical setting.

The MSA program teaches to the highest level of professionalism. Students learn what employers expect of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants in dedicated professionalism coursework for the transition from student to practitioner. This has led to outstanding student outcomes.

Students at graduation

MSA Aggregate Outcomes (Last 3 Years)

98%

retention rate

96%

national exam pass rate (all attempts)

100%

Positive job placement*

*For those eligible for employment (i.e. have graduated and passed the NCCAA certification exam)

 

Annual Outcomes

    Matriculation Year
   3 Year Average  2023  2022  2021
 Enrolled  17  18  18  16
 Graduated  98%  17  18  16
 First-time Certification Pass  80%  11  14  16
 Positive Job Placement  96%  16  17  16

 

3 Year Class Averages (entering 2022-2024)

86%
Wisconsin Residents
35.84%
Male
64.15%
Female
26.67
Average Age

83%
White, not Hispanic or Latino
7.54%
Black or African American, not Hispanic or Latino
9.43%
Hispanic or Latino
5.66%
Asian