New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program

New York Institute of Technology PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the New York Tech PA Program is to provide students with engaging educational experiences that facilitate lifelong learning, enhance diverse perspectives, emphasize interprofessional practice, and foster a spirit of service with a commitment to improving the health of our communities and advancing the PA profession.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Old Westbury, New York
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: September
• Class Duration: 30 months
• Class Capacity: 60 (admitted every fall)
• Seat Deposit: $1,500
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required
• Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — Life Sciences BS / PA Studies MS combined degree (6 years), freshman entry. A separate application to the MS phase plus 250 verified patient-care hours is still required.

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $176,400
• Nonresident tuition: $176,400

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Completed
  
• Fee: None

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.2
• Prereq GPA: 3.2
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.72
  • Science: 3.68
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Recommended

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• 3 professional letters, including one from a PA or physician

GRE

• Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not 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