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Penn State University PO Box 850 Mail Code H152 Hershey, PA 17033

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Penn State University PA Program Mission Statement

The Penn State Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to prepare graduates to be academically, clinically, professionally and culturally competent in the delivery of health care services. With a primary care focus, graduates promote preventive services and utilize evidence based medicine for comprehensive, cost effective care.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Hershey, PA
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 30 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $80,214
Nonresident tuition: $80,214

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: January
Supplemental Application: Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
Fee: $70

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.69
- Science: 3.69
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

GRE Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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Drury University Physician Assistant Program

Drury University Physician Assistant Program Our mission is to educate students to become physician assistants who are innovative leaders in the profession, practice evidence-based medicine, and are dedicated to facilitating healthy futures for the residents of southwest Missouri and beyond. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Developing-Not Accredited Campus Location: Springfield, MO Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 30 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,000 TUITION Resident tuition: Not Listed Nonresident tuition: Not Listed PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: Not Listed Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: Not Listed APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: March CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted GPA Overall GPA: No Minimum Science GPA: No Minimum Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 years EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Required EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required CASPer CASPer Required For more information on CASPer click here PA-CAT PA-CAT Required For more information on PA-CAT click here PAEA Program Directory PAEA PA Program Directory Link

Drury University Physician Assistant Program

Rocky Vista University Physician Assistant Program

Rocky Vista University PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Rocky Vista Physician Assistant Program is to prepare clinically competent, collaborative, and compassionate physician assistants to provide primary care. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Englewood, CO Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: September Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 36 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding of the role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Not Accepted English proficiency Exam: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $95,298 Nonresident tuition: $95,298 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 100% Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: September Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee:$100 GPA Overall GPA: 2.8 Science GPA: No Minimum Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.5 EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required CASPer CASPer Not Required For more information on CASPer, click here PA-CAT PA-CAT Required For more information on PA-CAT, click here PAEA Program Directory PAEA PA Program Directory Link

Rocky Vista University Physician Assistant Program

Thiel College Physician Assistant Program

Theil College PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Thiel College Master of Science in Physician Assistant program is to graduate physician assistants who have the disciplinary knowledge and skills, clinical preparation and dispositions to provide excellent patient care and serve the needs of their community. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accredited Campus Location: Greenville, PA Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: July 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: $500 Direct High School Entry : Yes TUITION Resident tuition: $110,700 Nonresident tuition: $110,700 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: See program website Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: See program website APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: January Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 years 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 For more information on CASPer click […]

Thiel College Physician Assistant Program

Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Physician Assistant Program is to prepare primary care physician assistants who will provide health care under the supervision of a physician in a variety of settings in order to meet the needs of the community.

Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program

The UW-Madison Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a nationally respected professional program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). We are committed to recruiting students from rural, urban,and underserved communities, and training them for future primary care or specialty practice in those communities.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program

Lipscomb University Physician Assistant Program

Lipscomb University PA Program Mission Statement The Lipscomb University School of Physician Assistant Studies is focused on training students to become physician assistants who will provide compassionate healthcare to a diverse patient community. Our mission is built on a framework of Christian ethics and rooted in faith. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that fosters growth in knowledge, professionalism, and service. Our graduates will be leaders in medicine that work to improve patients’ health across the lifespan. Our program mission reflects the mission of Lipscomb University to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. It is built on five unshakeable pillars, as established by the university: faith, community, knowledge, innovation and service. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation Campus Location: Nashville, TN Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: September Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 50 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 English proficiency Exam: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $119,527 Nonresident tuition: $119,527 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 95% Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98% APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: March CASPA […]

Lipscomb University Physician Assistant Program

Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

We have a nationally recognized program and offer you: Quote: “At WesternU I received a well-rounded education. Not only did I gain the medical knowledge necessary to fulfill my role as a Physician Assistant, but I learned to always listen and be compassionate.” MSPA Student A record of consistently high first-time pass rates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) A small, private, health-focused institution that fosters interprofessional learning. Clinical experiences that develops professional and communication skills at a wide range of clinical sites. Top faculty who interact with the students. A well established program accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Emergency Medicine PA Residency

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, NM 18 months 2 Students Physician Assistant Residency in Emergency Medicine The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency is an 18-month program that strives to equip physician assistants with the clinical experiences and didactic teaching that will enable them to practice high-quality, evidence based emergency medicine. Our graduates will have comfort and competence in the care of critically ill patients, the broad scope of emergent presentations, and the skills necessary to be leaders in their profession. We strive to recruit PA’s who are advocates for their patients, tireless learners, and enthusiastic about working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. We admit two residents per year for the program to begin in late June. Applications open October 1st, 2016 and close February 1st, 2017. Interviews will take place in early February or early March. Program to begin June 2017 The Department Curriculum Benefits Setting Application Requirements Required Application Forms Link to Brochure Link to Reference Form Link to Application

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Emergency Medicine PA Residency

New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program

The physician assistant program is based on the fundamental principles of NYIT, the physician assistant profession, and the belief that access to quality health care for all persons is a fundamental right.

New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program

Northwest University School of PA Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Northwest University School of PA Medicine PA Program Mission Statement Our mission is to prepare PAs to provide compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care as members of interprofessional teams. The graduates will be culturally sensitive, committed to continuous learning and professional development, and make significant contributions to communities and the advancement of the PA profession. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Chicago, IL Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: June Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 36 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,000 International Students: Accepted English proficiency Exam: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $104,832 Nonresident tuition: $104,832 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 94% Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99% APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: October Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee: $50 GPA Overall GPA: 2.8 Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle: Overall: 3.72 Science: 3.67 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Not Required CASPer CASPer Not […]

Northwest University School of PA Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Christian Brothers University Physician Assistant Program

The CBU Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is located on the University campus. The cohort-based program consists of 110 credit hours offered over 27 months or seven continuous semesters.

Christian Brothers University Physician Assistant Program

Nova Southeastern University-Orlando Physician Assistant Program

The Physician Assistant Program in Orlando offers educational excellence through the extensive experience of its faculty and its facilities housed in our 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art campus. The maximum enrollment of 60 admitted students in the Orlando program provides a very low student to faculty ratio.

Nova Southeastern University-Orlando Physician Assistant Program

University of Missouri Acute Care Physician Assistant Residency Program

University of Missouri Columbia, MO 15 months 2 students Postgraduate Fellowship Program » View Physician Assistant Feature Brochure Since January 2011, the University of Missouri Health System in Columbia, Mo., has been offering an intense and rewarding postgraduate fellowship for physician assistants in acute care medicine. The physician assistant fellowship program is a collaboration among University Hospital, the MU School of Medicine and its departments of emergency medicine, internal medicine and surgery, and the MU School of Health Professions. University Hospital is a 300-bed hospital in central Missouri. It serves as central Missouri’s only Level I trauma center and as a tertiary referral center for much of mid-Missouri. The hospital is located on the MU campus, along with its academic partners, the School of Medicine, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions. As part of an academic medical center, University Hospital is host to many physician residency and fellowship programs. More About the Program… Applications accepted annually from July to February 1st. Interviews will be scheduled from February to April. Click here to apply.

University of Missouri Acute Care Physician Assistant Residency Program

Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

“The mission of the Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program is to graduate competent and compassionate physician assistants who are well versed in the art and science of medicine and are prepared to effectively function as members of the healthcare team.”

Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Physician Assistant Program

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University PA Program Mission Statement Guided by the tradition of compassionate health care exemplified by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, the Physician Assistant Program will develop graduates who will provide evidence based, patient centered medical care in diverse settings, and who are committed to serving all God’s people. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Baton Rouge, LA Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: January Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 30 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,000 TUITION Resident tuition: $89,491 Nonresident tuition: $89,491 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 97% Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99% APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: August Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: $50 GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle: Overall: 3.6 Science: 3.5 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 80 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required […]

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Physician Assistant Program

University of South Dakota Physician Assistant Program

The Physician Assistant Studies Program at the University of South Dakota provides a comprehensive primary care education that prepares graduates to deliver high quality healthcare to meet the needs of patients in South Dakota and the region.

University of South Dakota Physician Assistant Program

Assumption University Physician Assistant Program

Assumption University PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the PA Program at Assumption University embodies the principles of Catholic social teaching, emphasizing the value and dignity of human life, compassion, and empathy, preparing our graduates to provide exceptional, ethical, patient-centered care with a focus on life-long learning, leadership, and service to individuals, families, and diverse communities. Our educational environment fosters the development of confident, competent graduates who practice medical care in a collaborative environment. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Developing-Not Accredited Campus Location: Worcester, Massachusetts Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: January Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 24 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: Not Listed International Students: Not Accepted English proficiency Exam: No Information provided TUITION Resident tuition: $110,000 Nonresident tuition: $110,000 PANCE PASS RATE Not Listed APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant:Yes Application Deadline:November CASPA Deadline Type: Verified GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 2000 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Not Required EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Not Required CASPer CASPer Required […]

Assumption University Physician Assistant Program

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast) Physician Assistant Program

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast) PA Program Mission Statement The Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program educates culturally-humble, diverse physician assistants (PAs) to serve the primary care needs of medically underserved communities. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Santa Maria, CA Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: October Class Duration: 24 months Class Capacity: 90 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: Not Listed International Students: Accepted English proficiency Exam: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $100,942 Nonresident tuition: $100,942 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: Not Listed Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: Not Listed APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: April Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee: $70 GPA Overall GPA: 2.5 Science GPA: 2.5 Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle: Overall: 3.58 Science: 3.55 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Two recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Not Required CASPer CASPer Not Required For more information on CASPer click here PA-CAT PA-CAT Not Required For more information […]

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast) Physician Assistant Program

Gannon University – Ruskin Physician Assistant Program

Gannon University – Ruskin PA Program Mission Statement The Gannon University Ruskin Physician Assistant Program strives to provide a stimulating learning environment, highly qualified and motivated faculty, as well as modern facilities that offer Physician Assistant students the opportunity to become well-prepared primary care providers who are leaders in their field and community. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Ruskin, FL Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 24 months Class Capacity: 30students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Accepted English proficiency Exam: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $113,100 Nonresident tuition: $113,100 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 100% Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 81% APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: December CASPA Deadline Type: Verified GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 30 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Not Required EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Not Required CASPer CASPer Required For more information on CASPer click here […]

Gannon University – Ruskin Physician Assistant Program

Baylor College of Medicine Emergency Medicine PA Residency

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX 12 months 4 to 6 Students Physician Assistant Fellowship A Message From the Director Thank you for your interest in our program. Our goal is to provide outstanding postgraduate training for PAs in emergency medicine. During training, fellows are integrated with both staff PAs and physician residents. The strength of our program stems from the close relationship we maintain with the Physician Residency Program. PA fellows will attend all didactic and procedural training required for all EM Residents. Our primary practice site is Ben Taub General Hospital, a level one Trauma Center located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Ben Taub is a 650 bed hospital with over 100,000 EC visits per year. I hope the information on this website is helpful. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any additional questions. Sincerely, Eric Martinez, MPAS, PA-C Director, EM PA Fellowship About the Program Our Mission The mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine is to provide excellence in emergency medicine education, research, and medical service to our patients and community. Program History Since 2010, Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine has offered a one-year EM Fellowship for physician […]

Baylor College of Medicine Emergency Medicine PA Residency

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