Established in 1904, the Marshall B. Ketchum University is a private, non-profit, educational institution.  The University confers a four-year, professional degree, Doctor of Optometry (O.D.); a Master of Science in Vision Science (M.S.) degree; and a Master of Medical Sciences (MMS) degree.  The University is also adding the School of Physician Assistant Studies as the first step in the development of an interprofessional healthcare campus.  Marshall B. Ketchum University provides a diversity of healthcare training opportunities in an environment fully focused on medical professionalism, combining advanced clinical training with innovative teaching methods.