These PA schools require at least 1,000 hours of healthcare experience before matriculation or application. Use this page to target programs that expect a stronger hands-on patient care background.
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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.
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…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review weighing overall & prerequisite GPA, direct PCE (hours/setting/role), alignment with program mission (supplemental application weighted heavily), employment/leadership/service,…
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…
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,…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Rubric-based, rolling, invitation-only on-campus interview. Higher course grades and GPA weighted more heavily. Preference points for: Berry students/graduates, honorably-discharged veterans,…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Applicants screened and competitively ranked on GPA, CASPA narrative, patient-care experience, LORs, and optional GRE. Interview preference to those with higher GPA, more PCE hours, strong…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic, most-qualified selection: transcript/academic performance, letters, 250-word personal statement, interview, and on-site local screening exams in basic math & English. Preference for…
Campbell University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program provides graduate clinical education in a Christian environment in the tradition of faith, learning, and service. Principles of medical science and professional ethical standards inform the…
The CWRU Physician Assistant Program strives to improve access to health care through the education and development of compassionate, highly competent physician assistants who are prepared to provide quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative…
Our mission is to empower our local and global communities through training self-aware, inter-professional, well rounded physician assistants committed to practicing in medically diverse areas of need. The Physician Assistant Studies Program will…
The mission of the Charles R. Drew University Physician Assistant Program is to support the University Mission and College of Science & Health Mission by preparing a diverse group of uniquely qualified physician assistants who provide excellent…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Rolling admissions – seats may fill before Sept 1. Scoring/ranking relies solely on CASPA-calculated GPAs. Interview invites to most competitive. Min 1,000 direct PCE hours; prereqs require…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Rolling admissions with interviews until seats fill. Requires baccalaureate before matriculation and all prerequisite science coursework complete at application. PA-CAT recommended. 1000 hours…
The Duke Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to educate caring, competent primary care physician assistants who practice evidence-based medicine, are leaders in the profession, dedicated to their communities, culturally sensitive, and devoted…
Elon PA students learn to care for the whole patient – body, mind and spirit. The primary care-focused program employs a holistic approach to healthcare with an emphasis on: medical knowledge, interpersonal communication skills, patient care,…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants 8 prerequisite courses (C or better), recommended within 10 years. Cumulative & science GPA >=3.0. Minimum 2,000 hours hands-on patient care at application. Emphasizes clinical experience,…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Overall academic strength (transcripts, course selection, semester load, min 3.2 cumulative GPA), prerequisite courses, three LORs, health care experience (1,000+ direct patient contact hours), and…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review (~2,500 apps/yr): science preparation/academic achievement, direct patient and healthcare experience, community service, leadership, and unique characteristics (e.g., second…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Min 3.2 cumulative and 3.2 science GPA; all prerequisites C or above; required GRE (no minimum cutoff); min 200 health care experience hours (hands-on direct patient care preferred); 15 hrs PA…
