University of Maryland Eastern Shore PA Program, Hazel Hall Suite 1034 Princess Anne, MD 21853
38.20296824561717, -75.69225620974471
Preferences: applicants from HPSA, MUA/P, underrepresented minorities, males, first-generation, age >35, military veterans. HBCU graduates meeting minimums guaranteed an interview. Also prefers sGPA >=3.2, cGPA >=3.2, healthcare experience requiring a technical certificate/license, and >500 PCE hours. Personal statement weighted on interest in underserved/diverse communities.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
Selected candidates are invited to interview between the fall and the first quarter of the following spring, based on criteria set by the Admissions Committee; not all qualified applicants receive an interview invitation. The site does not publish the interview format or delivery method.
Summarized from University of Maryland Eastern Shore’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 Physician Assistant Department is a master degree granting educational program of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). As a component of the 1890 Land Grant University, it is committed to providing equal opportunity, especially to those of multicultural backgrounds. The program promotes health and wellness through the provision of quality primary care health education, in a diverse environment that values the discovery of knowledge, the development and dissemination, and practical application of that knowledge through community outreach and service. The department aims to educate and prepare competent and socially conscious clinical professionals to provide holistic, ethical, and compassionate care to meet the needs of diverse communities in local, state, national and global environments.
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