Augusta University Physician Assistant Program

Augusta University PA Program Mission Statement

To develop physician assistants with the knowledge and skills to practice in all aspects of medicine from a primary care perspective and to meet the needs of society through education, discovery and service.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: April
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity:  44 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $100
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $48,825
• Nonresident tuition: $97,650

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: No
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Not Required

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.65
  • Science: 3.55
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 100 hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

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