PA Schools: Continuing Accreditation | Compare Programs https://www.paschoolfinder.com/cat/continuing/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:42:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-ico-white-on-green-512-32x32.png PA Schools: Continuing Accreditation | Compare Programs https://www.paschoolfinder.com/cat/continuing/ 32 32 AdventHealth University Sciences Physician Assistant (PA) Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/adventist-university-of-health-sciences/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/adventist-university-of-health-sciences/#respond Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:47:00 +0000 http://paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-dir-item&p=9529 The Advent Health University Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to educate knowledgeable and compassionate individuals as spiritually cognizant healthcare providers who embrace a mission of service to others.

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review.

Pre-interview preference points for: graduates of Seventh-day Adventist colleges (highest for AHU grads), active Seventh-day Adventists, military service, strong prereq/last-60/BCP GPAs, all prereqs done by submission, higher direct PCE quantity, PA shadowing, medically-underserved-area background, economically disadvantaged background. Post-interview points for strong PA LORs, PCE quality, diverse experiences, mission alignment. No in-state preference. Articulation agreement with Stetson University.

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

AdventHealth University PA Program Mission Statement

The AdventHealth University Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to educate knowledgeable and compassionate individuals as spiritually cognizant healthcare providers who embrace a mission of service to others.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $85,000
  • Nonresident tuition: $85,000

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: No GPA minimum required
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.48
    • Science: 3.43
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: Maximum of 8 credits can be pending while applying

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

  • See Program Website

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/adventist-university-of-health-sciences/feed/ 0 Arcadia University – Delaware Campus Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/arcadia-university/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/arcadia-university/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:28:47 +0000 http://paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-dir-item&p=8278 Arcadia University's Physician Assistant Program prepares graduate students from across the country for careers in todayду»s rapidly changing medical environment. Utilizing the resources of the medical community within the Delaware Valley, the Program provides students with the foundation for professional growth through personal attention, global perspective, and a commitment to excellence.

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review of full CASPA application incl.

essays and experiences; values community engagement, leadership, and clinical/shadowing experience. Rolling admissions – early application encouraged. Min 200 patient-care hours; GRE/MCAT not required nor considered. (arcadia.edu PA admission)

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

Arcadia University – Delaware Campus PA Program Mission Statement

Our Physician Assistant Programs are committed to fostering resilience in an increasingly complex and interrelated global society. We prepare our students to excel in professionalism, leadership, and service.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Newark, Delaware 
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: May
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 49
  • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $106,860
  • Nonresident tuition: $106,860

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.67
    • Science: 3.60
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: Maximum of 2 prerequisite(s) can be pending while applying

EXPERIENCE

  • Healthcare Experience Hours: 200

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/arcadia-university/feed/ 0 Arcadia University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/arcadia-university-physician-assistant-program/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:22:50 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=14769 Arcadia University PA Program Mission Statement Our Physician Assistant Programs are committed to fostering resilience in an increasingly complex and interrelated global society. We prepare our students to excel in professionalism, leadership, and service. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Glenside, Pennsylvania  Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: May Class Duration: […]

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Our Physician Assistant Programs are committed to fostering resilience in an increasingly complex and interrelated global society. We prepare our students to excel in professionalism, leadership, and service.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $106,860
  • Nonresident tuition: $106,860

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA:3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.62
    • Science: 3.51
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: 2 prerequisite(s) can be pending while applying

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/arizona-school-of-health-sciences/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:42:20 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=13398 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Rolling admissions; minimum 2.75 cumulative and science GPA (3.0+ strongly recommended); baccalaureate required; prerequisites within 7 years (may apply with outstanding prereqs if done before matriculation). (Source: atsu.edu ASHS admissions) Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website. […]

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Rolling admissions; minimum 2.75 cumulative and science GPA (3.0+ strongly recommended); baccalaureate required; prerequisites within 7 years (may apply with outstanding prereqs if done before matriculation).

(Source: atsu.edu ASHS admissions)

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

Arizona School of Health Sciences PA Program Mission Statement

The A.T. Still University Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides a learning-centered education that develops exemplary physician assistants who deliver whole person healthcare with an emphasis on underserved populations. The program is deeply committed to fulfilling this mission.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $118,654
  • Nonresident tuition: $118,654

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3
  • Science GPA: 2.75
  • Prereq GPA : No Minimum
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.6
    • Science: 3.54
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

  • See Program Website

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> Ashland University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/ashland-university-physician-assistant-program/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:10:22 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=12067 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Prerequisites must be completed within 10 years of matriculation; applicants may apply with up to two work in progress prerequisites (grade C/2.0 or better required). (Source: ashland.edu PA / catalog) Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website. […]

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Prerequisites must be completed within 10 years of matriculation; applicants may apply with up to two work in progress prerequisites (grade C/2.0 or better required).

(Source: ashland.edu PA / catalog)

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

Ashland University PA Program Mission Statement

Educate physician assistants based on a foundation of evidence-based medicine, to competently practice patient-centered care, exercise cultural humility and cultivate a team approach. Graduates will be prepared for the changing landscape of medicine to serve individuals locally, nationally and globally. Physician assistants will be taught on the basis of the Dwight Schar College Nursing and Health Science’s guiding values: integrity, caring, accountability, respect and excellence (ICARE), interprofessional collaboration and lifelong learning.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Ashland, OH
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 36
  • Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $97,220
  • Nonresident tuition: $97,220

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 86%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: No 5-year average yet

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: No Minimum
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/augsburg-college/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/augsburg-college/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:23:34 +0000 http://paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-dir-item&p=8285 The Augsburg PA Program was the first in the state of Minnesota. We have a long history of success with our graduates consistently passing their national board examination with above average scores. Our proven faculty and dedicated staff strive to provide our students with the best PA education possible.

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Blind review (age/race/gender not considered).

Decision criteria: mission match, academic ability, understanding of the PA role, interview, and personal statement. Min 3.0 cumulative & science GPA; grade B or better in prerequisites; 2,000 hrs paid hands-on patient care. (Source: augsburg.edu PA admissions)

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

Augsburg University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Augsburg PA program is to educate empathic, community-minded, and forward-thinking health care leaders to practice in primary care with a focus on underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $108,395
  • Nonresident tuition: $108,395

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91.4%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Healthcare Experience Hours: 2000

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/augsburg-college/feed/ 0 Augusta University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/georgia-regents-university/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/georgia-regents-university/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:03:30 +0000 http://paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-dir-item&p=8435 The Mission of the GRU Physician Assistant Department is to develop physician assistants with the knowledge and skills to practice in all aspects of medicine from a primary care perspective and to meet the needs of society through education, discovery and service.

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review of traits desirable in a future PA, prior accomplishments, and diverse life experiences (volunteer/mission/military service, foreign-language proficiency, leadership, biomedical research).

GRE or PA-CAT plus CASPer required; minimum 40 hrs PA shadowing + 160 hrs direct patient care (more preferred); 3 LORs incl. one from a PA. (Source: augusta.edu PA requirements)

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

Augusta University PA Program Mission Statement

To develop physician assistants with the knowledge and skills to practice in all aspects of medicine from a primary care perspective and to meet the needs of society thorough education, discovery and service.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $50,043
  • Nonresident tuition: $104,489

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.61
    • Science: 3.46
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Healthcare Experience Hours: 1000

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

  • See Program Website

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/georgia-regents-university/feed/ 0 Baldwin Wallace University Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/baldwin-wallace-university/ https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/baldwin-wallace-university/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:38:47 +0000 http://paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-dir-item&p=8288 Baldwin Wallace University is offering a new graduate degree program - the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant. Through coursework and clinical rotations, you’ll gain extensive integrated and diagnostic medical sciences training designed to build proficiencies in critical thinking and problem solving. Upon completion, you’ll earn the MMS degree and be prepared to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Highly competitive (~700+ applications for 35-40 seats).

Preferences: direct patient-care experience, military experience, and Baldwin Wallace alumni. PCE and shadowing not required but considered. Min cumulative & science GPA 3.5 (admitted average >3.7); prerequisites within 7 years, grade C or better. (Source: bw.edu PA admission/prerequisites)

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

Baldwin Wallace University PA Program Mission Statement

Educate talented physician assistants who strive to promote the PA profession, understand the primary care workforce needs of the future, and act competently when providing excellent patient care, utilizing an evidence-based and dynamic team approach.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $111,940
  • Nonresident tuition: $111,940

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA : 2
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.81
    • Science: 3.79
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Healthcare Experience Hours: 0

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/baldwin-wallace-university/feed/ 0 Barry University-Miami Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/barry-university-miami-physician-assistant-program/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 09:44:33 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=12097 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic, highly competitive (~2,500 apps/yr); competitive overall & science GPA ~3.4-3.5 and 1,000+ direct patient-care hours. Favors higher GPA, PA-CAT, patient-care/work experience; credits military/service, leadership, mission congruence, diversity, disadvantaged status, multilingual fluency (serving underserved). Interview by invitation. (barry.edu PA FAQs) Summarized from the program’s official admissions / […]

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic, highly competitive (~2,500 apps/yr); competitive overall & science GPA ~3.4-3.5 and 1,000+ direct patient-care hours.

Favors higher GPA, PA-CAT, patient-care/work experience; credits military/service, leadership, mission congruence, diversity, disadvantaged status, multilingual fluency (serving underserved). Interview by invitation. (barry.edu PA FAQs)

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

Barry University-Miami PA Program Mission Statement

The Barry University Physician Assistant Program educates students in the practice of collaborative medicine and encourages life-long learning and professional development. It fosters a technology rich environment and clinical training experiences among diverse patient populations. The Program enables students to develop competencies required to meet the health care needs of contemporary society.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $103,000
  • Nonresident tuition: $103,000

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 88%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA : No minimum required
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.4
    • Science: 3.5
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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]]> Barry University-St. Petersburg Physician Assistant Program https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/barry-university-st-petersburg-physician-assistant-program/ Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:47:19 +0000 https://www.paschoolfinder.com/?post_type=ait-item&p=12170 ✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Favors higher GPA, PA-CAT, patient-care and work experience; credits military/service, leadership, mission congruence, diversity, disadvantaged status, multilingual fluency (mission = serving underserved); interview by invitation; rolling admissions. Applicants pick ONE campus. (barry.edu PA admission) Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details […]

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Favors higher GPA, PA-CAT, patient-care and work experience; credits military/service, leadership, mission congruence, diversity, disadvantaged status, multilingual fluency (mission = serving underserved); interview by invitation; rolling admissions.

Applicants pick ONE campus. (barry.edu PA admission)

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

Barry University-St. Petersburg PA Program Mission Statement

The Barry University Physician Assistant Program educates students in the practice of collaborative medicine and encourages life-long learning and professional development. It fosters a technology rich environment and clinical training experiences among diverse patient populations. The Program enables students to develop competencies required to meet the health care needs of contemporary society.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

TUITION

  • Resident tuition: $91,000
  • Nonresident tuition: $91,000

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 83%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA : No minimum required
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.4
    • Science: 3.5
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

  • Healthcare Experience Hours: 0

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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