Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine PA Program Mission Statement
The Physician Assistant program is designed to prepare the student for comprehensive practice in a variety of clinical settings following completion of the second year of the program. The goals and objectives of our program are guided by the criteria set forth in the Accreditation Standards for Physician Assistant Education as established by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA). The PCOM program has received accreditation from the ARC-PA and our graduates are eligible to sit for the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Examination. This certification is required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and most states to practice as a Physician Assistant. Students receive a Master of Science from PCOM after successful completion of their second year.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accreditation Status: Continuing
Campus: Philadelphia, PA
Degrees Offered: Masters
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 26 months
Class Capacity: 55 students
On-Campus Housing: Not available
Decision Criteria: Academics, Clinical Experiences, Recommendations, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Not required
Recommendation letters: 3
CASPA
CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline: December
Deadline Type: Verified
TUITION
Resident $88,319
Nonresident $88,319
GPA
Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA 3.0
Science GPA Method CUSTOM CASPA-calculated GPA
GRE
NOT REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE
Required
Minimum 200 hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
Shadowing a physician or physician assistant
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.
