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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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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

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

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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Brown Alpert Medical School Emergency Medicine PA Residency

Brown Alpert Medical School Providence, RI 12 months Emergency Medicine Physician Extender Development Program Emergency Medicine Physician Extender Development Program, or EMPED, is a 12-month post graduate training program involving University Emergency Medicine Foundation (UEMF) faculty and senior physician extenders to support a comprehensive emergency medicine training program. The program utilizes three hospitals as sites for orientation, training, and clinical rotations for newly graduated or non-emergency medicine trained physician extenders. All three sites are affiliated with Alpert Medical School and Lifespan, and are teaching facilities. Fiona Craft, NP is the EMPED program coordinator. Diana Afonso, PA-C and Cailyne Ghazarian, PA-C are the program lead educators. Dr. James Monti is the Advanced Practice Provider Medical Director. Program Content During the development year, EMPEDs receive the following training: Five hours of didactic conferences each week with emergency medicine residents. Hands-on training in various emergency departments, working with appointed faculty. Procedure workshops and lectures provided by senior physicians and appointed faculty. Rotations: ACLS, ATLS, PALS Radiology and Ultrasound training Psychiatry Critical Care and Trauma Medical Simulation Center Chest Pain Observational Unit Training: EKG Interpretation ABG’s and Central Lines Slit Lamp Suturing and I&D Intubation and Chest Tubes GYN and ENT procedures Arthrocentesis Lumbar Punctures Program […]

Brown Alpert Medical School Emergency Medicine PA Residency

Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) PA Program

The mission of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Mary Baldwin College is to academically and clinically prepare students for the practice of medicine as compassionate, effective, well-qualified physician assistants able to serve in a variety of medical specialty areas and settings under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician

Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) PA Program

South College-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program

South College-Knoxville PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the South College Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare providers for clinical practice in rural and urban areas, focusing on underserved communities. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Knoxville, TN Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month:October Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 85 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: $101,250 Nonresident tuition: $101,250 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 96% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: March Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: $95 GPA Overall GPA: 2.75 Science GPA:2.75 Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall:3.51 EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three 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 PAEA […]

South College-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program

Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the Physician Assistant Program is to provide high quality education and training opportunities in primary care for students from diverse cultural backgrounds interested in providing health care services to the medically under-served residents in urban and rural communities, especially in Florida. Promote and maintain high academic and professional standards. Participate in professional activities and continuing education to promote life-long learning. Prepare each graduate with a level of didactic and clinical competence that provides successful entry into the profession.

Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program

Point Loma Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program

Point Loma Nazarene University PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Point Loma Nazarene University Department of Physician Assistant Education is to produce competent, professional clinicians who practice evidence-based medicine, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and manifest their faith through service to the community. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Developing-Not Accredited Campus Location: San Diego, CA Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: See Program Website 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: $750 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: See Program Website Nonresident tuition: See Program Website 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: December Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Not Required EVALUATIONS Evaluations Required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Not Required CASPer CASPer Required For more information on CASPer click here […]

Point Loma Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program

Creighton University PA Program

Creighton University PA program Mission Statement The Creighton University physician assistant program mission is to foster a tradition of excellence by transforming learners into compassionate physician assistants who are dedicated to exemplary patient care. Rooted in our Ignatian heritage, we empower students to realize their full potential through a commitment to professional growth and service to humanity. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Omaha, Nebraska Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 28 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $83,155 Nonresident tuition: $83,155 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: September Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee:$50 GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: No Minimum Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.70 Science: 3.65 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: 250 hours SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required […]

Creighton University PA Program

Lake Erie College Physician Assistant Program

To recruit exemplary individuals from diverse backgrounds while creating an environment of academic excellence, leadership, and scholarly activity that produces culturally sensitive, caring Physician Assistants who practice evidence-based medicine and who are dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the community.

Lake Erie College 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

University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accreditation Status: Provisional Probation Campus: School of Medicine Degrees Offered: Masters Distance & Online Learning: None Bachelor Degree: Required Class Duration: 24 months Class Capacity: 30 students On-Campus Housing: Not Available Decision Criteria: Academic scores; Emotional intelligence; Understanding of PA profession, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,000 Supplemental Application: No International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL: Not Required Recommendation letters: 3 CASPA CASPA Participant? Yes Application Deadline August 1, 2018 TUITION Resident $100,979 Nonresident $130,979 GPA Overall GPA 3.0 Prerequisite GPA No minimum Science GPA 3.0 GRE Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Required: 500 hour minimum Paid experience with hands-on patient care Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care 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

University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program

Northwestern College PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program is to equip students with an exceptional education grounded in a biblical theology of human dignity and flourishing. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Orange City, IA Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month:May Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 32 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Accepted Not Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $87,000 Nonresident tuition: $87,000 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: 10/01/2020 Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee: $50 GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B 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 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 […]

Northwestern 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

Shasta Community Health Center Primary Care PA Residency

Shasta Community Health Center Redding, CA 12 months 2-3 student NP/PA Post Graduate Fellowship Program The Shasta Community Health Center Post Graduate NP/PA Fellowship Program is specifically designed for newly graduated and licensed NPs and PAs in the practice of primary care within the Community Health Clinic setting. Our clinic provides many services in addition to primary care that include: Patient Education and Wellness Programs IOPC: Intensive Outpatient Care Program Primary Care Neuropsychiatry Mental Health Counseling HIV and Hep C clinics Specialty services that include: Orthopedics, Telemedicine, Pediatric ENT and Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Neurology HOPE: Health Outreach for People Everywhere The goal of the SCHC NP/PA Post Graduate Fellowship Program is to create a positive and accelerated learning environment for newly graduated NPs and PAs. This 12 month, paid fellowship, will introduce the clinician through daily clinic duties, specialty rotations, weekly didactic programs, mentoring and quality improvement projects to the vast services and skills required to be a part of SCHC and in treating the underserved. There will be specialized rotations within Shasta Community Health Center divided between: Pediatrics Women’s Health Psychiatry Urgent Care The SCHC Fellow will also participate in Independent Clinics each week in addition to the specialized […]

Shasta Community Health Center Primary Care PA Residency

New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center Emergency Medicine PA Residency

New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, NY 12 months 4 Students Program Description and Mission The Department of Emergency Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center is pleased to offer an Emergency Medicine Residency for the Physician Assistant (PA). Our Residency in Emergency Medicine is one of a few Emergency Medicine PA residencies offered in the nation and the first residency for Physician Assistants at New York Presbyterian Hospital. We are a tertiary care center, approved for Trauma, Cardiac, Burn and Stroke care and treat over 80,000 Emergency Department patients annually. Our department includes Emergency Medicine specialty services such as Toxicology, Wilderness Medicine, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, EM Ultrasound and a Global Emergency Medicine program. Our faculty and residents conduct clinical research, sit on several national committees, publish numerous articles and chapters, and present at national conferences. As a Physician Assistant Resident in Emergency Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our high caliber physician residents, board certified Emergency Medicine faculty, and veteran PAs and NPs in our Emergency Department. You will also rotate on various specialty services at New York Presbyterian Hospital and will work with attending physicians, physician residents, and physician assistants […]

New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center Emergency Medicine PA Residency

Marietta University Physician Assistant Program

Marietta University PA Program Mission Statement The Marietta College Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to educating future physician assistants to provide quality healthcare (physical, social, and behavioral) to meet the needs of patients in Ohio and throughout the Appalachian region. The program accomplishes this mission by educating individuals who have the academic, clinical and interpersonal proficiencies necessary to practice as physician assistants. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Marietta, OH Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: June Class Duration: 26 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 TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $77,534 Nonresident tuition: $77,534 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 92% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: November Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: No Minimum Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.66 Science: 3.70 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended SHADOWING PA Shadowing Not Required EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required […]

Marietta University Physician Assistant Program

Concordia University Physician Assistant Program

The PA Program at Concordia University Wisconsin offers a graduate degree for those students who would like to become Physician Assistants. The 26-month program will provide the academic and clinical education needed to provide quality health care alongside the physician. Upon successful completion of the program, a Master of Physician Assistant Studies will be granted, enabling graduates to sit for the National Certification Examination for Physician Assistants*

Concordia University Physician Assistant Program

CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Physician Assistant Program

The mission of The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at The City College of New York is to produce broadly-educated, highly-skilled primary care practitioners to provide quality services to underserved communities.

CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Physician Assistant Program

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