2300 MacCorckle Avenue SE Charleston, West Virginia 25304
38.332351388572135, -81.61415004998493
Charleston, West Virginia · Masters
A 28-month West Virginia PA program with a 33-student cohort, January matriculation, and no required patient-care hour minimum.
The mission of the University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program is to prepare competent physician assistants who value and provide comprehensive, patient-centered, culturally sensitive primary care, and are committed to lifelong-learning, professional growth, community health, and caring for underserved populations.
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Holistic, 3 pathways (Traditional/Fast Track/Transfer). HCE not required but strengthens. Values: academic rigor, HCE/PA shadowing, service/leadership, propensity to serve underserved, WV connection & intent to stay, maturity/grit. Added consideration: WV & bordering-state residents, UC students/alumni; MD/DO/PA reference.
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Invited candidates complete a virtual three-part interview day combining Multiple Mini Interviews (one-on-one rotations with each panel member), a group interview requiring teamwork on a scenario, and a Health Science Reasoning Test. Business-appropriate attire is expected, and applicants are typically notified of results within 1-2 weeks.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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CASPA must be verified by September 1 for January 2027 matriculation.
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Published full-program tuition is $89,950. Required fees add $8,010 for a $97,960 billed program total; living and personal expenses are separate.
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