Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

CASPA-based; requires >=1,000 hrs direct patient care (paid or volunteer) before applying; broad qualifying roles (CNA, EMT/paramedic, MA, scribe, PT/OT aide, phlebotomist).

Shadowing strongly encouraged but does not count toward PCE. Meeting minimums guarantees neither interview nor acceptance – holistic/competitive review beyond minimums. (case.edu PA healthcare experience)

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

Case Western Reserve University PA Program Mission Statement

The CWRU Physician Assistant Program strives to improve access to health care thorough the education and development of compassionate, highly competent physician assistants who are prepared to provide quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 40 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $107,044
Nonresident tuition: $107,044

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 82%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: October
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3
Prereq GPA : No Minimum
Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

See Program Website

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Required
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