Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Arizona School of Health Sciences PA Program Mission Statement

The A.T. Still University Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides a learning-centered education that develops exemplary physician assistants who deliver whole person healthcare with an emphasis on underserved populations. The program is deeply committed to fulfilling this mission.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Mesa, AZ 
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: July
• Class Duration: 26 months
• Class Capacity: 100 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $750
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $121,133
• Nonresident tuition: $121,133

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: September
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Submit
  
• Fee: $70

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3
• Science GPA: 3
• Prereq GPA : No Minimum
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.6
  • Science: 3.54
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended
• No Specified Hours

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• See Program Website

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here 

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link