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Address & Contact

Our Address

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 72 E. Concord St L805 BOSTON, Massachusetts 2118

GPS

42.3505011, -71.109665

Telephone

(617) 358-9589

Email

[email protected]

Web

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review of entire file + formal interview; no single element weighted above another.

Factors: academic achievement (science GPA 3.2 cutoff, prerequisite completion), 3 LORs (academic, clinical provider, supervisor), personal statement, supplemental application, CASPer, work/life experience, extracurriculars. (bu.edu/paprogram)

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Candidates who meet admission criteria are formally interviewed by the program's Admissions Committee before being extended an offer of admission, but the site does not describe the interview format or delivery.

Summarized from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

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

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $170,661
  • Resident tuition: $166,651 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $166,651 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • 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
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (1 sem); Organic Chemistry (1 sem); Biochemistry (1 sem); General Biology (1 sem); Physiology (1 sem); Upper-level Biology (3 sem) — No stated expiration

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): No minimum hours required

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • Three required: (1) college professor or academic advisor, (2) physician (MD, DO) or physician assistant (PA-C) or nurse practitioner (NP), (3) employer supervisor or manager

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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