College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program

College of Saint Mary PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Studies Program is to establish an educational environment fostering academic excellence and leadership, to prepare students to become competent Physician Assistants who possess the knowledge, compassion and clinical skills necessary to provide high quality medical care to all patient populations, including those that are underserved.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Probationary Accreditation
• Campus Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 40 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $150
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $81,000
• Nonresident tuition: $81,000

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 88%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application:  Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
  

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: No Minimum
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 300 hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

• GRE Required

CASPer

• CASPer 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