George Washington University Physician Assistant Program

George Washington University PA Program Mission Statement

The George Washington University Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to prepare physician assistants who demonstrate clinical excellence; embrace diversity, equity and inclusion; advocate for their patients; lead and advance the profession; and serve their communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Washington, DC
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: June
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 65 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,000
• International Students: Accepted
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $99,168
• Nonresident tuition: $99,168

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
• Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• CASPA Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
• Fee: $60

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
  • Overall: 3.75
  • Science: 3.78
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required

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