MSA Program Outcomes
The Master of Science in Anesthesia (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.
Class of 2020 Outcomes
86%
retention rate
100%
national exam pass rate (all attempts)
100%
positive job placement
| Graduation Year | ||||||
| 3 Year Average | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |||
| Enrolled | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | ||
| Graduated | 95.1% | 12 | 15 | 12 | ||
| First-time Certification Pass | 92.3% | 9 | 15 | 12 | ||
| Certification Pass (all attempts) | 100% | 12 | 15 | 12 | ||
| Positive Job Placement | 100% | 12 | 15 | 12 | ||