These PA schools recommend shadowing even if it is not a strict admissions requirement. Use this page to find programs that value exposure to the profession while still allowing some applicant flexibility.
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The Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program is a rigorous master of science program that fully integrates the educational components of the two institutions. Prior to admission you must have completed a bachelor’…
The School of Physician Assistant Studies prepares and mentors students within an innovative curriculum to provide quality care for a diverse global community focusing on primary care for underserved and rural populations.
The Penn State PA Program, located on the Penn State College of Medicine Campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a 24-month, full-time graduate program with the inaugural 30-student class enrolling in May 2014 and graduating in May 2016.
The Mission of the PCOM Physician Assistant Program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, focusing on preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive health care providers for clinical practice in the broad range…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Same process as Philadelphia: very competitive, holistic, congruence with program mission. Mission/diversity-fit factors: low SES, first-generation, military, medically underserved area,…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic competitive panel review + in-person interview; rolling. Min 3.0 cum GPA (ug & post-bacc), prereqs C+, bachelor’s any discipline. 500 HCE hrs with direct patient contact…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic, rolling review. Min 3.0 cumulative and science GPA; prerequisites with grade C or better; required GRE (no cutoff) and CASPer; 3 LORs; bachelor’s; US citizen/permanent resident.…
The Red Rocks Physician Assistant Program is a rigorous 25 month, state-sponsored, nationally accredited curriculum that recruits adult learners who have prior experience in health care. Our mission is to train clinically competent and compassionate…
The mission of the Rocky Mountain College Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program (MPAS) is to educate primary care providers who embody a combination of academic talents of evidence-based medicine, clinical skills, and professionalism while…
The mission of the RMUoHP PA Program is to educate competent PA graduates who value and provide comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered care and who are committed to lifelong-learning, professional growth, and collaborative practice.
To prepare exceptional healthcare professionals for leadership and evidence-based practice within a collaborative delivery model through student-centered programs that offer cutting-edge curricula.
Influenced by Catholic intellectual tradition, the MPAS program is committed to preparing competent and compassionate Physician Assistant scholar practitioners who possess the knowledge, clinical acumen and critical thinking skills necessary to…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants cGPA/prereq GPA 3.20; 350 PCE; 3 LORs (science prof, supervisor, free choice); holistic (>=100 hrs shadowing, community service, grad degree, military/veteran/Peace Corps noted); interview day…
The mission of the Saint Louis University PA Program is to educate men and women to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and the service of humanity. To that end, our knowledgeable and dedicated…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Interview selection: cumulative GPA, last-60-hours GPA, science GPA, GRE Verbal/Quant/Analytical. Enhancers: academic and GRE excellence, completed graduate degree, current Samford student/alumni…
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…
Program Closed: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine’s PA program has closed (per ARC-PA, 2025) and is no longer accepting applicants. San Juan Bautista School of Medicine PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the San Juan Bautista School of…
The mission of the Physician Assistant program at Seton Hall University is to prepare primary care PAs who practice in a variety of settings. The program provides the foundation for graduates to become critical thinkers and life-long learners who…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Same rubric model as other South College PA campuses (GPA strength, advanced science course points, graduate degree, veteran, HCE, shadowing, personal statement, GRE/PA-CAT, interview) Summarized…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Scoring domains: cumulative GPA, overall science GPA, GRE scores, direct patient care experience hours, and preferred characteristics (military veterans, first-generation college graduates,…