Canisius College Physician Assistant Program

Canisius College PA Program Mission Statement

The Canisius College Physician Assistant Department is built upon the central mission of eliminating healthcare disparity and improving the health and wellbeing of underserved populations by developing competent, compassionate clinicians who discern a purpose of service, mindfulness, and leadership in both their community and profession.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:   Provisional Accreditation
• Campus Location: Buffalo, NY
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 28 months
• Class Capacity: 30 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: Not Listed
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $95,185
• Nonresident tuition: $95,185

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: Not Listed
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: Not Listed

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: 08/15/2021
• CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0    No Minimum
• Science GPA:   No Minimum
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours:    200 hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link