University of Colorado 13001 E. 17th Place Mail Stop F543 Aurora, CO 80045
39.75053261347649, -104.83671623941483
Aurora, Colorado · Masters
A 35-month PA program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus with a 44-student cohort and extensive healthcare-experience preparation.
The mission of the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program is to provide an innovative learning environment to educate socially conscious physician assistants dedicated to the holistic care of diverse and underserved patient populations across the lifespan with an emphasis on primary care and expanded training in pediatrics.
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Highly competitive, mission-driven holistic review. Preference for: high overall & science GPA; no W/Incomplete in Chem/Bio; all Chem/Bio grades > C+; healthcare exposure via volunteer/work; PA-profession understanding via shadowing & essays; extensive community/volunteer experience; alignment with CHA/PA mission through experience with underserved and/or rural populations in primary/pediatric care; lived experience in underserved/rural populations. In-person interview required.
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Program admissions informationInterview day at CU Anschutz combines a 15-minute individual interview, a 25-minute group interview, and a 25-minute group exercise, each led by different faculty, graduate, preceptor, or outreach panel members.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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CASPA application deadline is September 1 for the 2026–2027 cycle.
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Basis: $78,955 documented program schedule · current-rate projection · medium confidence
Current published rates project full-program tuition and required fees of $78,955 for residents and $169,973 for nonresidents. These are transparent current-rate projections and may change before later terms are billed.
Nonresident tuition: $169,973. Required fees and living costs may be additional.
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