All programs operate in accordance with the ARC-PA Standards, but programs may focus on specific populations, regions, teaching methods, etc. In addition, each program is unique, and has some things that make it stand out from the other programs.
The mission of the University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Program is to educate compassionate and competent individuals from diverse backgrounds to become highly qualified physician assistants in accordance with the highest professional…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Scored on GRE (300+ preferred), patient-care hours, LORs, personal statement. Preference: SC residents, USC alumni, US veterans, cumulative GPA >=3.2, science GPA >=3.2, GRE >=300, 2000+…
The Physician Assistant Studies Program at the University of South Dakota provides a comprehensive primary care education that prepares graduates to deliver high quality healthcare to meet the needs of patients in South Dakota and the region.
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Academic performance (course load, prereqs), GRE, professional/healthcare experiences, LORs, personal narrative; ~150 interviewed (two 1:1 faculty interviews), 50 selected. Summarized from the…
The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at USC is dedicated to the advancement of physician assistant education and emphasizes service to the medically underserved. The program is committed to preparing students from diverse backgrounds to…
Program Closed: The University of St. Francis – New Mexico (Albuquerque) PA program voluntarily surrendered its ARC-PA accreditation (effective April 30, 2025) and taught out its final class. It is closed and no longer accepting applicants.…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Pre-interview score (adjusted overall+science GPA, Casper, holistic faculty evaluation: academic readiness, resilience, service/community engagement, teamwork/communication/leadership,…
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…
The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to prepare primary health care providers who will contribute to the improvement of the mental, social, and physical well-being of the undeserved and vulnerable people of South Texas.…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review by PA faculty committee: overall & science GPA, prerequisite coursework, graduate coursework, reference letters, personal statement, Casper, personal qualifications. Goal: 20%…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic. Preferences: highest degree, course rigor & GPAs (overall, BCP, science, last-60, prereq), healthcare/patient-care experience, research, leadership, community service, diversity…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Points-based score sheet weighing BCP (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) GPA, documented clinical experience, LORs, and applicant residence; bonus points for Appalachia / medically-underserved-area…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Points for GPA, BCP GPA, prereq grades, clinical experience, LORs, residence, UC credits; bonus for KY / medically-underserved residence. Summarized from the program’s official admissions /…
The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at University of the Pacific is to provide students with a superior, learner-centered educational experience that will produce compassionate health care professionals committed to life-long learning and…
The University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program is a twenty-seven month graduate program leading to a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) degree with a Physician Assistant concentration. It was the first graduate level PA Program in…
The Utah Physician Assistant Program (UPAP) at the University of Utah School of Medicine is one of the oldest PA programs in the country, and has held continued accreditation since 1971. Located within the Department of Family and Preventive…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants MEDEX mission emphasizes training experienced healthcare providers to serve primary care and underserved communities across the Pacific Northwest. Historically values substantial prior hands-on…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants CRITICAL: program elected a VOLUNTARY MATRICULATION PAUSE for 2026-2027 (no MEDEX Class of 2028) to focus on accreditation. Admissions reopen for 2027-2028: applications accepted May 1 –…
The mission of our program is to educate highly competent and compassionate physician assistants who excel in meeting the healthcare needs of the regions served by the partner institutions.