Address & Contact

Our Address

160 Convent Avenue Harris Hall Suite 15 New York, NY 10031

GPS

40.82021, -73.95035

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic: cGPA, science/prereq GPA, 3 references (>=1 physician/PA), personal statement, healthcare experience (>=1000 hrs highly recommended), mission alignment (primary care/underserved), interview.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: On campus

Interviews are required and held on a rolling basis in person at the CUNY School of Medicine campus from late January through mid-March, and travel expenses are not reimbursed.

Summarized from The CUNY School of Medicine (formerly CCNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education)’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

The CUNY School of Medicine PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of The City University of New York School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is to improve the health of underserved communities and to eliminate healthcare disparity by providing increased access to physician assistant education to students from traditionally underserved populations. Through education and mentoring, we will create a highly skilled workforce that provides primary health services to the communities of greatest need.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status:  Probationary Accreditation
  • Campus Location: New York
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: August
  • Class Duration: 28 months
  • Class Capacity: 42
  • Seat Deposit: $250
  • International Students: Accepted
  • TOEFL: Check program website

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $45,506 (resident) · $75,091 (nonresident)
  • Resident tuition: $38,815 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $68,400 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 88%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 82%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

  • Three references, with at least one from a physician or physician assistant who can attest from first-hand experience

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

  • Check program website
  • For more information on PA-CAT click here

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