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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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