Rush University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Decisions based on general and science GPA, type/quality of prior health care experience, PA shadowing/work, leadership and community service, professionalism, communication skills, letters of reference, and personal statement quality; faculty interview required.

Priority additional consideration for military veterans, economically disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation college students, and endorsed Rush BS in Health Sciences graduates. PCE >1500 competitive, >2500 highly competitive.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

Rush University PA Program Mission Statement

The Rush University PA program mission is to educate advanced health care providers to practice evidence-based medicine with competence, professionalism and compassion driven by academic excellence and service to diverse communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
Campus Location: Chicago, Illinois
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 30 months
Class Capacity: 30 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $250
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $112,250
Nonresident tuition: $112,250

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: October
Supplemental Application: Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Completed
Fee: $40

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.6
- Science: 3.5
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

See Program Website

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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PAEA Program Directory

PAEA PA Program Directory Link