Midwestern University-Glendale Physician Assistant Program

Midwestern University-Glendale PA Program Mission Statement

The Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program on the Glendale campus is committed to educate and mentor students in a setting that cultivates excellence, and prepares compassionate, competent physician assistants to serve in a changing healthcare environment. We value a culture of inclusion where students, staff and faculty are honored, respected, and engaged. The philosophy of the PA Program is based on a dedication to the student-centered approach to teaching and learning.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Glendale, Arizona
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: June
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 90 students
• Seat Deposit: $500
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

• Total cost with required fees: $138,786
• Resident tuition: $134,866 (excludes program fees)
• Nonresident tuition: $134,866 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted by deadline

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  Overall: 3.85
• Science: 3.71

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE):500

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• One from a science professor or pre-health advisory committee; one from a pre-health advisory committee, pre-health advisor, college professor, or Direct Patient Care professional (preferably a PA)

GRE

• Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer 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