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Duquesne University 600 Forbes Avenue John G Rangos School of Health Sciences Pittsburgh, PA 15282

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http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/health-sciences/academic-programs/physician-assistant

Duquesne University PA Program Mission Statement

The Program’s overall purpose is to provide the highest quality of academic and clinical training that prepares graduates to be certified and licensed of practice as extenders of physicians in a competent and reliable manner. The mission of the Duquesne University Department of Physician Assistant Studies is five-fold: to prepare trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills to reliably perform the role of a physician assistant, to promote a lifelong responsibility for ongoing learning and active participation in a changing health care environment, to instill a professional identity in each student based on the education for the mind, heart and spirit that is achieved at Duquesne, to prepare graduates to provide quality primary health care among rural, urban and minority populations, and to expand knowledge beyond primary care.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
Campus Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 60 months
Class Capacity: 40 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $261,427
Nonresident tuition: $261,427

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 77%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: No
Application Deadline: December
Supplemental Application: Not Required

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: Not Required

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

One recommendation letters 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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Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program

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Florida Gulf Coast University Physician Assistant Program

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South College – Nashville Physician Assistant Program

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To recruit, enroll, and graduate an academically, talented student body who will reflect the cultural, geographical, and socio-economical diversity of Texas.

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