Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) Physician Assistant Program

Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) PA Program Mission Statement

The Program’s mission is to academically and clinically prepare students for PA practice as compassionate, effective, qualified clinicians able to serve in a variety of medical specialty areas and settings in collaboration with licensed physicians. This is accomplished in an environment promoting diversity along with respect for self and others. The Program is committed to leadership, interprofessional education, and collaborative practice. This mission is realized in a dynamic and holistic learning environment dedicated to critical reasoning, engaged learning and scholarship, and innovative teaching with a strong commitment to service, especially for those in underserved or disadvantaged areas. Veritably, the Program holds that the primary goal of medical training is service to humanity.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Fishersville, Virginia 
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 40 students
• Seat Deposit: $2,000 nonrefundable (applied to tuition)
• International Students: Not Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Total cost with required fees: $88,982
• Resident tuition: $87,360 (excludes program fees)
• Nonresident tuition: $87,360 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: No Minimum 
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
• Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (3-4 cr); Organic Chemistry (3-4 cr, or Biochem); General Biology (3-4 cr); Anatomy (3-4 cr); Physiology (3-4 cr); Microbiology (3-4 cr); General Psychology (6 cr); Medical Terminology (1-2 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 (Anatomy/Physiology/Chemistry/Medical Terminology only)

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Recommended

SHADOWING

• Not Required (PA shadowing encouraged, not required)

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