Stephens College Welcomes Dr. Craig McCoy as Medical Director of Physician Assistant Program
Stephens College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig McCoy, an esteemed Osteopathic Physician at Moberly Regional Medical Center, as the new Medical Director for the Stephens College Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program.
Dr. McCoy has been Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1998 and in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery since 2014. With decades of clinical expertise, he specializes in female pelvic medicine, including the management of bladder control issues, pelvic organ prolapse, and related disorders. He is particularly passionate about minimally invasive surgical techniques, with an emphasis on treating endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. McCoy has served as a consultant for major medical device companies—including Bovie Medical Corporation, Coloplast, Boston Scientific, InControl Medical, Novasys Medical, Laborie, and Uroplasty—and has trained physicians worldwide as a robotic surgery trainer for Intuitive Surgical. He remains actively engaged in clinical research, including prospective studies and pilot projects evaluating new technologies such as Bovie Medical’s J-Plasma system. His contributions to medical instrumentation and device innovation reflect his dedication to advancing women’s health.
Dr. McCoy also serves on the Medical Advisory Boards of Bovie Medical Corporation and Optimized Enterprise Solutions, and as a Subject Matter Expert for Cooper Surgical. He holds adjunct assistant professor appointments at the University of Missouri Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, A.T. Still University Department of Family Medicine, and the Stephens College Physician Assistant Program.
“Dr. McCoy’s appointment as Medical Director is an incredible asset to our program,” said Dr. Megan Blakemore, PA-C, Program Director of the Stephens College MPAS Program. “His clinical expertise, dedication to women’s health, and passion for innovation and mentorship will have a profound impact on our students as they prepare to enter the physician assistant profession.”
This appointment highlights Dr. McCoy’s exceptional commitment to mentorship, education, and student success. His leadership has already been instrumental in shaping the Stephens College PA program, and his continued involvement will ensure its growth and excellence in preparing future healthcare professionals.
About Stephens College PA Program
The Stephens PA program is a full-time, 27-month professional program, providing 13 months of didactic education and 14 months of clinical training. Clinical rotations include family medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, general surgery, internal medicine, behavioral medicine and emergency medicine.
Stephens has partnered with area hospitals, clinics, private practice groups and individual providers to offer the highest quality clinical training by providers who are dedicated to their patients and to the students they teach.
For more information, please visit https://stephens.edu/program/master-of-physician-assistant-studies/
