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

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40.2859782772317, -76.65003518284445

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https://med.psu.edu/physician-assistant

Penn State University PA Program Mission Statement

The Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to prepare graduates to be academically, clinically, professionally and culturally competent in the delivery of health care services, to develop critical thinking and application skills, and to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to the patients they will serve. Our graduates will improve the health of their patients and the populations they serve in an efficient and cost-conscious manner.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Probationary 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
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $75,104
Nonresident tuition: $75,104

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: 3.7
- Science: 3.7
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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University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Seattle Physician Assistant Program

University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Seattle PA Program Mission Statement MEDEX Northwest continues its core mission to educate highly capable physician assistants who serve the community with uncompromising commitment and compassion. MEDEX students, graduates, faculty, and staff are committed to providing access to care in local and regional communities. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Seattle, WA Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: July Class Duration: 26 months Class Capacity: 50 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of the physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $81,612 Nonresident tuition: $81,612 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 98% Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91% APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: September Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee: $70 GPA Overall GPA: See program Website Science GPA: See program Website Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall:3.49 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 years EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 2,000 hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required CASPer CASPer Not Required For […]

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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: Developing-Not 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 International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $108,445 Nonresident tuition: $108,445 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: Completed 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 Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Not Required CASPer CASPer Not Required For more information on CASPer […]

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 Washington-Medex Northwest-Seattle Physician Assistant Program

University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Seattle PA Program Mission Statement MEDEX Northwest continues its core mission to educate highly capable physician assistants who serve the community with uncompromising commitment and compassion. MEDEX students, graduates, faculty, and staff are committed to providing access to care in local and regional communities. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Seattle, WA Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: July Class Duration: 26 months Class Capacity: 50 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of the physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $81,612 Nonresident tuition: $81,612 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 98% Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91% APPLICATION INFORMATION CASPA Participant: Yes Application Deadline: September Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee: $70 GPA Overall GPA: See program Website Science GPA: See program Website Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall:3.49 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 years EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 2,000 hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required CASPer CASPer Not Required For […]

University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Seattle Physician Assistant Program

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

Oklahoma City University Physician Assistant Program

In order to assist in meeting the health care needs of the people of Oklahoma, the mission of the University of Oklahoma Physician Associate Program is to educate health care providers to practice medicine, associated with a physician supervisor.

Oklahoma City University Physician Assistant Program

Carilion Clinic Urgent Care and Rural Health Family Medicine PA Residency

Carilion Clinic Urgent Care and Rural Health Daleville, VA 12 months 2 Students Advanced ACP Fellowship in Urgent Care and Rural Health Program Description The Carilion Clinic Department of Family and Community Medicine would like to offer a post-graduate Advanced Practice Fellowship Program for Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Urgent Care and Rural Health. This unique, intensive program will build upon the strength of our highly successful PA and NP practice already in place, combined with the largest and most effective family practice and urgent care practice in southwest Virginia. The fellowship will be a complement to the Urgent Care and Rural Health program, as NP and PA fellows will benefit from didactic and clinical experiences that mirror family medicine physician residency training. Graduates of this one-year fellowship program will possess substantial skills, knowledge, and competencies required in the fields of urgent care, family medicine and rural health as the PA and NP professions continue to be ranked among the fastest growing career opportunities. Salary and Benefits ACP fellows are considered full-time employees of Carilion Clinic and, as such, will be eligible for full medical, dental and disability benefits. Fellows earn an annual salary of $52,000 as […]

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University of Utah-St. George Physician Assistant Program

University of Utah-St. George PA Program Mission Statement To improve the quality of health and access to care, with a commitment to the medically underserved, by educating students to become highly proficient, socially conscious, and accountable physician assistants (PAs) in the primary care model. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: St. George, Utah Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: May Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 24 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 TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $75,108 Nonresident tuition: $111,640 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 93% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: August CASPA Deadline Type: Completed GPA Overall GPA: 2.7 Science GPA: 2.7 Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.52 Science: 3.51 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 2,000 hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Not Required CASPer CASPer Required For more information on CASPer click here PA-CAT […]

University of Utah-St. George Physician Assistant Program

CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education

CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education PA Program Mission Statement The City College of New York (CCNY) has been true to its legacy of access, opportunity, and transformation. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic, and boldly visionary as the city itself. CCNY advances knowledge and critical thinking, and fosters research, creativity, and innovation across academic, artistic, and professional disciplines. As a public institution with public purpose and a 170 year history, CCNY produces citizens who make an impact on the cultural, social, and economic vitality of New York, the nation, and the world. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Campus: New York Degrees Offered: Masters Online Masters Degree: None Bachelor Degree: Required Class Start Dates: August Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 30 students On-Campus Housing: No Decision Criteria: GPA; Personal Interview; Personal Statement Seat Deposit: $250 Supplemental Application: No International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required for international applicants Recommendation letters: 3 CASPA Yes TUITION RESIDENT TUITION $42,139 NONRESIDENT TUITION $63,364 GPA Overall GPA : 3 Prerequisite GPA : 3 Science GPA : 3 Science GPA Method GRE Not Required EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Minimum 500 hours Paid experience with hands-on patient care Shadowing a physician or physician assistant Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care PART TIME OPTION NO WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA For a complete […]

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West Liberty University Physician Assistant Program

West Liberty University began its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program in July 2012. Students accepted into the program will attend classes in a quiet, safe and beautiful campus with new and fully equipped classrooms and labs. The program has also partnered with local hospitals and clinics that have a close relationship with the institution to provide clinical experiences. The program’s aim is to provide a high quality education at an affordable cost and at the same time graduate highly trained Physician Assistant students who will fill a much needed role in the continuum of patient care as part of an inter-professional team.

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Wingate University-Hendersonville Physician Assistant Program

Wingate University-Hendersonville PA Program Mission Statement The Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the community in which they practice. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Hendersonville, NC Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 15 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: $91,000 Nonresident tuition: $91,000 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 98% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: January Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified GPA Overall GPA: No Minimum Science GPA: 3.2 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Not Required EVALUATIONS Two recommendation letters 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 Not Required For more information on PA-CAT click here PAEA Program Directory […]

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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

Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus (formerly Philadelphia University)

Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus (formerly Philadelphia University) We improve lives and provide students with exceptional value in 21st century professional education. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accreditation Status:Continuing Campus: School of Health Professions Degrees Offered: Masters Bachelor Degree: Required Class Duration: 25 months Class Capacity: 89 students On-Campus Housing: Not available Decision Criteria: Academics, health care experience, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $2000 Supplemental Application: No International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL:Not Required Recommendation letters: 3 ,PA, Other health care provider CASPA CASPA Participant? Yes Application Deadline: November 1, 2018 TUITION Resident See program website Nonresident See program website GPA Overall GPA 3.25 Prerequisite GPA No minimum Science GPA 3.25 Science GPA Method GRE Not required EXPERIENCE See Program website PART TIME OPTION NO WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website. PA Program Website

Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus (formerly Philadelphia University)

University of the Sciences of Philadelphia Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the Graduate Professional Physician Assistant program is to provide a comprehensive curriculum that educates students to become providers of quality, evidence based medicine that encompasses the ethical, socioeconomic, and cultural sensitivities of each individual patient. The program will provide students with the motivation and skills to distinguish themselves as innovators and leaders in their field.

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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: Provisional 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: $105,000 Nonresident tuition: $105,000 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 […]

Pace University – Pleasantville Physician Assistant Program

Ohio Dominican University Physician Assistant Program

Ohio Dominican University has the only Physician Assistant Studies program in Central Ohio. ODU’s program is tailored to meet the ever-increasing need for highly trained and field-experienced Physician Assistants.

Ohio Dominican University Physician Assistant Program

Idaho State University-Caldwell Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the Idaho State Physician Assistant program is to train PAs through service-oriented, multimodal, innovative learning. Graduates from ISU’s PA Program will be highly competent, compassionate health care providers dedicated to serving individuals and their communities.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry PA Program Psychiatry PA Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry PA Program Columbus, OH 12 2 Student PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY OVERVIEW Our pediatric residency program (NRMP #1351320C0) is committed to providing the trainee with the comprehensive knowledge base and skills required of pediatricians. This commitment has helped us become one of America’s finest health care facilities for children. Our unique mix of patient care opportunities and educational activities help prepare our residents to pursue any type of pediatric career they desire. As one of the five largest pediatric hospitals in the nation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital logs more than 700,000 patient visits every year from all 50 states and 22 nations worldwide. It has one of the country’s largest pediatric ambulatory networks, and operates the second busiest Emergency Department in the country. It is also one of the nation’s top ten freestanding children’s hospitals in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The pediatric faculty members at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are strongly committed to the education of our resident physicians. Faculty members are committed to resident education and a variety of academic pursuits. Residents also benefit from the large number of community pediatricians who are part of our faculty and play an integral role in our […]

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Regions Hospital Emergency Medicine PA Residency

Regions Hospital St. Paul, MN 18 months 2 Students Welcome PA Resident Class of 2017 Welcome to the Regions Hospital Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EM PA) Residency. We are excited to offer the first EM PA residency program in Minnesota with the inaugural class in 2012. We are fortunate to be able to collaborate with a well established and highly competitive physician emergency medicine residency, which was established in 1996. Regions Hospital is a Level I Trauma and Burn Center and is the state’s first Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. The emergency medicine faculty are affiliated with the University of Minnesota and provide training for emergency medicine residents, rotating residents, and medical students. The PA staff provide training for PA students. The PA residents work alongside physician residents, study the core curriculum, and participate in weekly conferences in addition to their clinical rotation schedule. We offer 10 weeks of critical care training with opportunities for procedural experience during these rotations, during outreach hospital and rural hospital rotations, as well as simulation training. Regions Hospital has a long history of education dating back to it’s founding as Ancker Hospital and later St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center. In 2009 a new addition to the […]

Regions Hospital Emergency Medicine PA Residency

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