These PA programs require the PA-CAT as part of the application process. Compare PA-CAT-required schools here so you can decide whether taking the exam opens enough good-fit programs for your list.
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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 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;…
✔ 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…
The mission of the Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program is to produce well-educated and highly-trained Physician Assistants who provide evidence-based medical services within the interdisciplinary primary care environment, with an…
The mission of the Physician Assistant program is consistent with the enduring Christian Humanistic traditions of DeSales University and seeks to graduate physician assistants who dedicate themselves to the patient as an individual. Physician…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Recruits applicants with cohort-average GPA >3.25 and >750 PCE hours (recent cohorts ~2,200-3,560 PCE hrs). Values direct hands-on patient care. Prefers prereqs (esp. anatomy) within 7…
The mission of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Master in Physician Assistant Studies is to prepare a diverse workforce of masterХs-level primary care physician assistants to collaboratively practice with…
The LSUHSC-NO Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program will be a leader in the education of competent, compassionate, health care providers providing access to care for the people of Louisiana.
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Marywood University is committed to providing students with an exceptional education in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The mission of the Physician Assistant Program is to provide high quality education and training opportunities in primary care for students from diverse cultural backgrounds interested in providing health care services to the medically under-served…
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive metropolitan system with a statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons. The University’s identity is distinguished by its public affairs mission, which…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Bachelor’s degree; min cumulative and science GPA 3.0; min 500 paid direct PCE hours; GRE or PA-CAT (no minimum); three LORs; up to 2 outstanding prerequisites allowed at submission. …
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Points-based screen (PCE, GPAs, 2 personal statements incl. mission/diversity statement, LORs); virtual interview; guaranteed-interview preference for Naz 60-cr grads OR applicants raised in HRSA…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants cGPA/prereq GPA 3.2; GRE OR PA-CAT (min PA-CAT 500 / GRE combined 300; waived w/ master+); 300 PCE + 16 hr PA shadow + 50 hr community service; 3 LORs; 2 personal statements (mission fit + social…
The physician assistant program at Samuel Merritt University prepares graduates for the practice of medicine in an ever changing clinical environment. Graduates possess the educational foundation for continued intellectual growth, in a shrinking…
The mission of the Physician Assistant program is to prepare a diverse group of highly skilled Physician Assistant practitioners who are dedicated to improving access and providing high quality primary and/or specialty health care as part of…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic, non-rolling review. Min cGPA/sGPA 3.0; prerequisites with B- or higher. Committee scores academic strength (GPA, science GPA, PA-CAT), academic rigor, clinical experience, 3 LORs.…
The IPAP mission is to educate and train PAs for the uniformed services. Our graduates are commissioned into the officer corps of their respective service and take their place beside other military health care professionals in providing medical…