University of Saint Francis-Indiana Physician Assistant Program

University of Saint Francis-Indiana PA Program Mission Statement

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides education in medical knowledge and competencies needed by individuals to serve effectively as physician assistants who are mindful of the needs of underserved populations. The Department prepares students to be clinicians who achieve professional standards and have enhanced critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and competency in evidence-based medicine. We foster an educational environment of mutual respect, personal growth, and professional advancement.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 25 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1000
• International Students: Accepted
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $116,585
• Nonresident tuition: $116,585

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: December
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
  • Overall: 3.6
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Not Required

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required

GRE

• GRE Required

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