Find PA schools that require the PA-CAT and those that do not. Compare PA-CAT policies with GPA requirements, patient care experience, tuition, and deadlines so you can decide whether this exam should shape your application plan.
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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Scored on overall academic aptitude, prerequisite aptitude (3.0 min cumulative/prereq/BCP; each prereq B-/2.7+), paid healthcare experience (2,000 hrs recommended), volunteerism, and 3 LORs. No…
✔ 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 Applicants ranked objectively on academic criteria (overall GPA, last-60 GPA, prerequisite GPA) plus factors: prior healthcare degree with clinical experience, >10,000 hrs healthcare experience,…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Non-rolling, holistic. Ranked objectively on academic criteria (overall GPA, last-60 GPA, prereq GPA) plus added consideration for prior healthcare degree, >10,000 HCE hours, military/veteran,…
The Hardin-Simmons University PA Program is dedicated to academic excellence in medical education. Our mission is to develop compassionate PA leaders who are committed to lifelong learning and community service. Working together as part of a greater…
Developing caring physician assistants who practice competent, patient-centered primary care in diverse environments.
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic MMI; science GPA emphasis; high-acuity PCE; Hawaii resident / HI HS or college grad / disadvantaged-status preference; service to underserved. Summarized from the program’s official…
✔ 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…
The mission of the Hofstra University Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to educate physician assistant students to provide health care with clinical excellence, compassion, and dedication to the community.
Howard University Physician Assistant Program has been in existence since 1974. Howard University Physician Assistant (PA) Department has served as an integral component in the PA educational arena by its unique position of being based at a…
The mission of the Idaho State Physician Assistant program is to train PAs through service-oriented, multimodal, innovative learning. Graduates from ISU’s PA Program will be highly competent, compassionate health care providers dedicated to…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Ranking via file-score using prerequisite GPA (min 3.0), GRE, and points for healthcare/work experience. Considers maturity, interpersonal skills, and evidence of desire to practice primary care…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Quantitative file-score driven. Files at/above per-cycle threshold reviewed for interview. File score weights prerequisite GPA and GRE Verbal/Quant percentiles plus points for: rural background,…
The mission of the Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program is to create a student-centered educational environment that engages individuals to become compassionate, competent physician assistants who possess the clinical skills to…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review aligned to program values (Excellence, Collaboration, Professionalism, Leadership, Advocacy). Min eligibility: bachelor’s before summer start, prereqs (max one outstanding…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic, whole-application review. Weighted: baccalaureate, advanced degrees, veteran / Ithaca student / alumni status (preference), overall + prereq GPA, direct patient care experience, 3 LORs …
The mission of the James Madison University Physician Assistant Program is to provide educational opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as primary care physician assistants, serving the…
The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies program at JWU is to educate students to become collaborative practitioners with the respect, empathy and trust inherent to patient-centered, humanistic health care.
To educate competent, compassionate, and culturally-aware Physician Assistants who are prepared to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Graduates will advance the Physician Assistant profession through clinical excellence, service, and…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic: cGPA, prerequisite GPA (3.0), 500 PCE hours, >=20 hrs PA shadowing/work. Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details…
