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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.

MCW MSA Program Class of 2024 graduates

Class of 2024 Outcomes

94%

retention rate

100%

national exam pass rate

100%

Positive job placement*

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

 

Annual Outcomes

    Graduation Year
   3 Year Average 2024  2023  2022
 Enrolled  18  18  18  18
 Graduated  96%  17  16  18
 First-Attempt Certification Pass  82%  14  11  14
 All Attempt Certification Pass  100%  17  16  18
 Positive Job Placement  98%  18  16  17

 

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

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