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Address & Contact

Our Address

MGH Institute of Health Professions 36 1st Avenue Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 2129

GPS

42.3750101630073, -71.05424238418536

Telephone

(617) 726-3170

Email

[email protected]

Web

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Min GPA 3.0 (3.25+ preferred), prerequisite grades B- or better (Biochem/OChem B+ preferred), 1000+ (ideally 2000+) direct PCE hours, 3 LORs, personal statement, leadership, volunteer/service, compassion/empathy, overcoming personal challenges

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

MGH Institute of Health Professions PA Program Mission Statement

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program (MPAS) at MGH Institute of Health Professions prepares PA graduates to provide highly competent medical care as members and leaders of interprofessional teams by cultivating and upholding compassion, equity, and justice.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: September
  • Class Duration: 25 months
  • Class Capacity: 50 students
  • Seat Deposit: $500 (non-refundable; credited to first-term tuition)
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $151,360
  • Resident tuition: $129,000 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $123,900 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.34
    • Science: 3.28
    • Prerequisite: 3.48
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); General Biology (4 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — No stated expiration

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Required

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

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