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Are the school and the program accredited?
The 91ɫƵ is accredited by the and the program is accredited by the .
Are standardized tests are required for admission?
The 91ɫƵ Master of Science in Anesthesia program does not require the GRE or MCAT exam for submission of application. Applicants who wish to voluntarily submit exam scores may do so by selecting our program’s GRE code (7150). For the MCAT, select 91ɫƵ (no code needed).
What is the total program cost?
Is financial aid available?
Can students be employed during the program?
The Master of Science in Anesthesia program is academically challenging and time intensive. Students are not encouraged to work while enrolled in the program.
Will a Criminal Background Check be performed?
Yes. Once accepted into the program, all students are required to undergo a Criminal Background Check and Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check.
Can I transfer into the program?
Our rigorous and fast-paced competency-based curriculum is unique to our program. Therefore, students must complete the entire course of study at 91ɫƵ.
Are classes available online or part-time?
All MSA students must be full-time. Curriculum is delivered both virtually and in-person.
How do I apply to the program?
All applications for our program must be submitted through .
What are the pre-requisites for the program?
Pre-requisite course requirements can be viewed at the Admissions webpage.
Where are the program offices located?
We are located in the main 91ɫƵ building at 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI, 53226. Given 91ɫƵ’s hybrid workforce, MSA staff and faculty are physically in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are available via phone or email every weekday. Parking is located across 87th St. in Visitor Parking.
How do CAAs work with Anesthesiologists?
CAAs work with Anesthesiologists in what is referred to as the Anesthesia Care Team. For more information, view the .
What is a typical job description for a CAA?
The AAAA provides information and descriptions of .
Which organizations are available to MSA students?
As future leaders in the anesthesiologist assistant profession our students are expected to support the organizations that promote our profession. Upon enrollment, MSA students are required to become members of the , , , and . Membership fees are included in each student’s financial aid package.
Will my application still be considered if I am not from Wisconsin?
Yes! While 91ɫƵ’s MSA program highly values Wisconsin applicants in order to fulfill the mission of advancing the CAA profession in Wisconsin, applicants that do not reside in Wisconsin will still be given consideration.