Fairleigh Dickinson University Physician Assistant Program

Fairleigh Dickinson University PA Program Mission Statement

To prepare future PAs, socially responsible members of interprofessional teams, empowered to promote health, provide compassionate patient-centered care, and advocate for the well-being of local and global communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
• Campus Location: Teaneck, NJ
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 29 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

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $108,000
• Nonresident tuition: $108,000

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: August
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.2
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
  • Overall: 3.55
  • Science: 3.51
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 400 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters are 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