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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/?zcode=e0b87fb6b1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs8fo1JK28wIVzwiICR3OxwtREAAYASAAEgJtbPD_BwE

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: 26 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

TUITION

Resident tuition: $94,760
Nonresident tuition: $94,760

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: December
CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted

GPA

Overall GPA: 2.8
Science GPA: 2.8
Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
- Overall: 3.68
- Science: 3.6
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 750 Hours

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

GRE Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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