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Master of Surgical Assisting
Join the rapidly growing field of surgical assisting with a degree from EVMS in the only master's level SA program of its kind in the country.
Master of Surgical Assisting
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Why choose EVMS?
100% pass rate
For more than 20 years, our students have achieved a 100% pass rate on certification exams.
100% job placement
All EVMS Surgical Assisting students have job offers prior to graduation.
3 times more cases
Our average student completes more than three times the number of cases required by the accreditation body.
What sets EVMS apart?
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Cutting-edge techniques & facilities
Our program provides training in minimally invasive surgery and in surgical applications including robotics.
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Training future leaders
EVMS students take part in leadership training to help them advance and broaden their career options.
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Junior resident equivalency
Our graduates enter the workforce with the same level of experience as junior surgical residents.
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Cutting-edge techniques & facilities
Our program provides training in minimally invasive surgery and in surgical applications including robotics.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/health_professions/master_of_surgical_assisting/junior-resident-equivalency-459x338px.jpg)
Training future leaders
EVMS students take part in leadership training to help them advance and broaden their career options.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/Junior-resident-equivalency_358x263.jpg)
Junior resident equivalency
Our graduates enter the workforce with the same level of experience as junior surgical residents.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/health_professions/master_of_surgical_assisting/cutting-edge-techniques-two-sizes.jpg)
Cutting-edge techniques & facilities
Our program provides training in minimally invasive surgery and in surgical applications including robotics.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/health_professions/master_of_surgical_assisting/junior-resident-equivalency-459x338px.jpg)
Training future leaders
EVMS students take part in leadership training to help them advance and broaden their career options.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/Junior-resident-equivalency_358x263.jpg)
Junior resident equivalency
Our graduates enter the workforce with the same level of experience as junior surgical residents.
Ready to become a surgical assistant?
Effective Jan. 1, 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes Surgical Assistant as a distinct profession, a decision that could positively impact working SAs.
Looking to hire one of our Surgical Assisting students? Are you a health adviser seeking more information? Find out more.