Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Physician Assistant Program is to educate and prepare competent, compassionate, and ethical physician assistant leaders who, as integral members of the interprofessional healthcare team, will provide quality patient-centered care to a diverse population.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: North Chicago, IL
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 67 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: $86,174
• Nonresident tuition: $86,174

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: December
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

• Overall GPA: 2.75
• Science GPA: 2.75
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.58
  • Science: 3.55
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C& B required for all prerequisites,
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s),
                                            Preference given if courses completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• Two  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
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link