Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program

Miami Dade College PA Program Mission Statement

Provide high quality education and training opportunities in primary care for students from diverse cultural backgrounds interested in providing health care services to the medically under-served residents in urban and rural communities, especially in Florida. Promote and maintain high academic and professional standards. Participate in professional activities and continuing education to promote life-long learning. Prepare each graduate with a level of didactic and clinical competence that provides successful entry into the profession.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Miami, FL
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 56 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $800
• International Students: Accepted   
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $41,188
• Nonresident tuition: $54,839

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 86%
• Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Application Deadline: October
• Submitted To : School Directly

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link