Gannon University – Ruskin Physician Assistant Program

Gannon University – Ruskin PA Program Mission Statement

The Gannon University Ruskin Physician Assistant Program strives to provide a stimulating learning environment, highly qualified and motivated faculty, as well as modern facilities that offer Physician Assistant students the opportunity to become well-prepared primary care providers who are leaders in their field and community.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Ruskin, Florida 
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 30 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: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $139,820
• Nonresident tuition: $139,820

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 85%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: December
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: Nil

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.76
  • Science: See Program Website
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Required

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required  

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

• See Program Website

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