Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (formerly EVMS) Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic non-rolling.

Qualifying GPA = highest of ug/cum/grad; prereq GPA also weighed. Values direct & indirect HCE, volunteering, community service (no min hrs). Holistic Interview Day (individual+group) + writing sample. Class of 2028 avg: cum 3.59/grad 3.84/prereq 3.84 GPA, ~4,461 HCE hrs.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one and group Where: On campus

Invitations go out in June with interviews held mid-July, on campus. Interview Day includes a writing sample completed on site, and sessions are run by both faculty and community faculty. The program describes the process as holistic and aimed at judging fit for a rigorous program.

Summarized from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (formerly EVMS)’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-25. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Eastern Virginia Medical School PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University Physician Assistant program is to prepare students to provide healthcare in a broad range of medical settings by training them in the medical arts and sciences in an inclusive, multicultural environment dedicated to the delivery of patient-centered care, while fostering a strong commitment to clinical and community partnerships.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 80
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $100,616 (resident) · $131,583 (nonresident)
Resident tuition: $80,808 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $110,138 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: March
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Received by deadline (app + transcripts + 2 references)

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.2
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.63
- Science: 3.82
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: See Program Website
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (3 cr); Organic Chemistry (3 cr, or Biochem); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3 cr, or Upper Bio); General Psychology (3 cr); College Algebra (3 cr, or Physics or Statistics) — must be completed within 5 (Anatomy/Physiology); 10 (Organic Chem/Microbiology/Adv Psych); No expiration (Psych/Chem/Math)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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