These PA schools recommend or prefer healthcare experience even if it is not always a hard requirement. Use this page to find programs that value patient care exposure while still offering some flexibility.
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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic rolling; mission-alignment via Likert rubric. Min 3.0 cum & BCP GPA (higher more competitive). Interview day (group interview, team activity, writing sample, 1:1). 3 LORs (1…
✔ 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 /…
✔ 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 Admissions Committee reviews via four lenses: Cognitive/Academic Preparation, Non-cognitive/Personal Attributes, Healthcare Experience, and Community Service. Seeks science-curriculum readiness,…
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at Chatham University provides academic and clinical training that will prepare its graduates to be certified and licensed to practice as extenders to the practicing physician, especially the…
The CBU Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is located on the University campus. The cohort-based program consists of 110 credit hours offered over 27 months or seven continuous semesters.
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review (faculty-read). Mission: primary care in medically underserved PA; goal >=50% PA residents/class (actual 65-83%). Min 3.0 cum & sci GPA, prereqs B+. Values: PA residency,…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic rubric-based review. Faculty evaluate academic preparedness, motivation, healthcare experience, perseverance, and program fit. MMI format; combined application + interview scores;…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review: verified CASPA application (no supplemental), bachelor’s before matriculation, 3 letters (>=1 from a PA or physician), interview by invitation. Academic review across…
The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies program is to provide educational experiences which prepare physician assistant graduates to enhance the access to primary medical care for the citizens of rural and medically underserved eastern North…
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…
Loma Linda University Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Sciences educates primary care physician assistants who will complement the work of physicians by providing health care as active members of a professional health care team, excellence and…
The mission of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Physician Assistant Program is to prepare competent Physician Assistant healthcare providers for Louisiana.
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.
MBKU will offer a 27 month Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree for the Physician Assistant program. PAs are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs…
The mission of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Mary Baldwin College is to academically and clinically prepare students for the practice of medicine as compassionate, effective, well-qualified physician assistants able to serve in a variety…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Min 3.0 overall/science/prerequisite GPA; 250+ patient care hours; three LORs; baccalaureate degree; prerequisite coursework (grade C or better); faculty interview by invitation Summarized from…
To educate highly competent physician assistants who are compassionate, culturally aware, and attuned to the primary health care needs of the people of SC and beyond. They will:
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Fit within mission/values; career discernment; science acumen; interpersonal skills; writing ability; direct patient-care experience; diverse experiences. Scored on overall GPA, prerequisite GPA,…
The mission of the Mercy College Graduate Program in Physician Assistant Studies is to educate physician assistants to provide quality, cost-effective, accessible health care, especially to underserved patients in the Tri-state area.