Lake Erie College 391 W. Washington Street Painesville, OH 44077
41.7170485, -81.2511949
Bachelor's; min 3.0 cumulative GPA; prereqs within 7 years B- or better; 250 healthcare hours incl >=24 hours PA shadowing; 3 references; Casper; personal statement. Selected applicants invited to onsite interview (traditional + MMI); composite interview score is a key determinant. Considers mission alignment, community service, prior direct patient-care responsibility, and diverse/military backgrounds. Exceeding minimums preferred.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
Where: On campus
Lake Erie's admissions page states a limited number of applicants are invited for a personal interview but does not describe whether it is individual, panel, or MMI in structure.
Summarized from Lake Erie College’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.
To recruit exemplary individuals from diverse backgrounds while creating an environment of academic excellence, leadership, and scholarly activity that produces culturally sensitive, caring Physician Assistants who practice evidence-based medicine and who are dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the communit
Featured image: Garfield Center; source: Lake Erie College.
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