University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Program

University of Pittsburgh PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies Program is to develop highly qualified Physician Assistants who will serve as collaborative leaders in patient care, professional service and advocacy for all populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 48 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,000
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $88,638
• Nonresident tuition: $105,375

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: November
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type:Verified 
  
• Fee: $70

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.61
  • Science: 3.60

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link