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Office of AdmissionPhysician Assistant Program3200 Grand AvenueDes Moines, IA 50312

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Des Moines University PA Program Mission Statement

To develop highly competent and compassionate physician assistants who are committed to patient-centered care.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: June
Class Duration: 26 months
Class Capacity: 65 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $110,000
Nonresident tuition: $110,000

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: March
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Submit

GPA

Overall GPA: 2.80
Science GPA: No Minimum
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.66
- Science: 3.6
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 750 Hours

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

See Program Website

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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Missouri State University (formerly SWMS) Physician Assistant Program

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Des Moines University Physician Assistant Program

Des Moines University prepares its physician assistant students to work in and lead a growing profession focused on helping people live healthier lives. Physician assistants are key members of health care teams in hospitals, multispecialty clinics, physician offices, long-term care residences and other settings in rural and urban areas.

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Lock Haven University Physician Assistant Program

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Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program

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 physician assistants to provide primary care to the medically underserved.

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University of Utah Physician Assistant Program

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Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program The mission of the Boston University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is to provide a thorough and innovative education to future physician assistants so that they may go on to provide exceptional care to a diverse population of patients. We are committed to designing a successful model for patient-centered, interprofessional education and practice. We promote professionalism, leadership, and service in our students. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Boston, Massachusetts Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 34 months Class Capacity: 25 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $550 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $159,938 Nonresident tuition: $159,938 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 96% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: September Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee: $50 GPA Overall GPA: No Minimum Science GPA: 3.2 Prereq GPA : No minimum required Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.48 Science: 3.4 Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website Prerequisite completion: See Program Website EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: […]

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Grand Valley State University Physician Assistant Program

Grand Valley State University PA Program Mission Statement To prepare highly competent physician assistants who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion; lead and advance the profession; and provide quality patient-centered healthcare in all communities and settings. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 48 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: See Program Website International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $96,168 Nonresident tuition: $96,168 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 98% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: September Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: $30 GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prereq GPA: 3.0 Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.82 Science: 3.88 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended No Specified Hours EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required CASPer CASPer Required For more information on […]

Grand Valley State University Physician Assistant Program

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