Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program

Mercyhurst University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) is to prepare students with the highest quality academic and clinical training. The program will prepare physician assistants to be leaders in the profession, proficient in meeting the challenges of healthcare, while providing compassionate, quality care to the diverse communities in which they serve.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 30 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,200
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $116,400
• Nonresident tuition: $116,400

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: December
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Received by deadline (app + transcripts + 2 references)
• Fee: None

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.2
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: 3.2
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 200

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