Address & Contact

Our Address

Physician Assistant Program300 W. Oak Carbondale IL

GPS

37.72814164391615, -89.21872374721187

Telephone

Southern Illinois University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Southern Illinois University Physician Assistant Program is to prepare healthcare professionals to provide primary health care to underserved populations in rural and health professional shortage areas. We will enhance this healthcare by preparing graduates who are interdependent medical providers, dedicated to both community and profession. The academic setting, utilizing Problem-Based Learning, will foster creative thinking and communication skills in our pursuit of excellence.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Carbondale, IL
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: June
  • Class Duration: 26 months
  • Class Capacity: 40 students
  • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Accepted
  • English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $70,000
  • Nonresident tuition: $120,000

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • Caspa Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: November
  • Supplemental Application: Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
  • Fee: $65

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.2
  • Science GPA: 3.2
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites

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