University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program

University of New Mexico PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program is to educate Physician Assistant students to be competent providers of primary care medicine, with a special focus on the medically under-served and/or rural populations of New Mexico.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accreditation Status: Continuing
Campus: School of Medicine
Degrees Offered: Masters
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 17 Students
On-Campus Housing: Not available
Decision Criteria: Academics; Clinical exposure; Residency in NM, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $250
Supplemental Application: Yes
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required
Recommendation letters: 3, Two MD, DO, PA, or NP and a personal reference

CASPA

CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline:  August 1, 2018

TUITION

Resident $51,885
Nonresident $77,032

GPA

Overall GPA No minimum
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA No minimum
Science GPA Method

GRE

Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE

EXPERIENCE

Required
500 hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care

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.

PA Program Website