Johnson & Wales University PA Program Mission Statment
The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies program at JWU is to educate students to become collaborative practitioners with the respect, empathy and trust inherent to patient-centered, humanistic health care. Maintaining a relationship of trust and caring is central to becoming a health care professional, whether your goal is to stay in Rhode Island to care for Rhode Islanders, or go where a growing career opportunity takes you.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accredited Status: Provisional Probation
Campus: School of Health Professions
Degrees Offered: Masters
Online Masters Degree: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 36 students
On-Campus Housing: Not available
Decision Criteria: GPA, GRE scores, Direct patient contact experiences
Seat Deposit: $1,000
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Required (for international applicants)
Recommendation letters: 3
CASPA
Yes
Application Deadline: March 1, 2019
Deadline Type: Verified
TUITION
Resident $90,000
Nonresident $90,000
GPA
Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA No minimum
GRE
Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE
EXPERIENCE
Experience Required
Minimum 250 hours
Acceptable Experience Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
PART TIME OPTION
NO
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.
