Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine PA Program Mission Statement
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Physician Assistant program is housed and integrated within our School of Medicine. The LKSOM’s longstanding reputation for excellence in medical science, clinical education and unparalleled commitment to the urban, underserved community will be a unique, highly desirable option for Physician Assistant student candidates. Our Masters in Medical Science program will serve to train outstanding PAs who will enhance patient care in our North Philadelphia community and beyond through our innovative systems based curriculum; teaching by expert School of Medicine faculty, state-of-the-art clinical training resources and abundant clerkship
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accreditation Status: Provisional
Campus: School of Medicine
Degrees Offered: Masters
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 26 months
Class Capacity: 30 students
On-Campus Housing: Not Available
Decision Criteria:GPA, healthcare experience, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
Supplemental Application: Yes
International Students: Not accepted
TOEFL: Not required
Recommendation letters: 3, Academic reference, other health care provider
CASPA
CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline: January 15, 2019
TUITION
Resident $97,597
Nonresident $97,597
GPA
Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA No minimum
Science GPA Method
GRE
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Minimum 400 hours
Acceptable Experience 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.
Address
Our Address:
Temple University Medicine Education & Research Bldg. (MERB) 3500 North Broad Street, Suite 124 Philadelphia, PA 19140
