81-6350 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
19.525, -155.92275
Kealakekua, Hawaii · Masters
MEDEX Northwest is a regional program that educates physician assistants in a proven tradition of excellence. MEDEX Northwest, the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program, is committed to educating experienced health personnel from diverse backgrounds to practice medicine with physician supervision. The program provides a broad, competency-based curriculum that focuses on primary care with an emphasis on underserved populations. MEDEX encourages life-long learning to meet ever-changing healthcare needs. As a pioneer in PA education, MEDEX continues to be innovative in identifying, creating, and filling new niches for PAs as a strategy for expanding healthcare access.
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CRITICAL ADMISSIONS STATUS: MEDEX Northwest elected a VOLUNTARY MATRICULATION PAUSE for 2026-2027 across ALL FIVE campuses (no MEDEX Class of 2028), to focus on accreditation and quality. The pause is stated at the program level with no campus carve-out. Admissions reopen for 2027-2028: applications accepted May 1 - Oct 1, 2026 via CASPA under University of Washington; applicants choose two preferred campuses and may be placed at their second choice. Mission-driven selection emphasizing substantial hands-on patient care experience, primary care, and service to underserved and rural communities.
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Program admissions informationMEDEX Northwest interview days include an admissions overview, a Q&A panel, interactive activities, and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) that assess character, communication skills, professionalism, and adaptability. Interviews are conducted in-person and run from October through January under a rolling admissions process, with invitations and results sent by email.
Source checked Aug 7, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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Applications are accepted May 1 through October 1, 2026 for June 2027 matriculation. Confirm CASPA processing requirements.
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Basis: $89,208 documented program schedule · official projection · medium confidence
Summer 2027 planning page still lists $89,208 tuition while warning that an increase is anticipated. Fees and estimated total contain arithmetic discrepancies. Historical Summer 2025 tuition + UW fees is $92,837, excluding other expenses. Confirm updated rates; generic current comparable totals are withheld.
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