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Office of AdmissionPhysician Assistant Program3200 Grand AvenueDes Moines, IA 50312

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41.584459991835, -93.662159613781

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https://www.dmu.edu/pa/

Des Moines University PA Program Mission Statement

To improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Des Moines, IA
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: June
Class Duration: 25 months
Class Capacity: 50 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $72,296
Nonresident tuition: $72,296

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: December
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted

GPA

Overall GPA: 2.8
Science GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.71
- Science: 3.63
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 750 Hours

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

GRE Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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