Pace University – Pleasantville Physician Assistant Program

Pace University-Pleasantville PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Pace University, College of Health Professions, and Physician Assistant Studies Program – Pleasantville is to educate veterans and culturally diverse graduate students, providing an academically rigorous learning environment that promotes the intellectual, personal and professional growth of the students. The faculty and staff will imbue these qualities and facilitate the development of a learning community that supports the training of quality physician assistants with attributes including lifelong learning, service orientation and an emphasis on primary care. The faculty, staff and students will demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes and understanding to function in diverse communities, populations and settings, and to treat all patients with dignity, respect and compassion.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
• Campus Location: Pleasantville, NY
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: September
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 40 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,500
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $113,500
• Nonresident tuition: $113,500

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: April
• CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.59
  • Science: 3.55
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 300 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

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 Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link