University of St. Francis PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the PA program is to educate highly qualified Physician Assistants preparing them to become competent, compassionate and comprehensive health care providers for practice in medically underserved areas. Our vision is that our graduates will be leaders in the health care community, continuously striving for excellence in their professional endeavors while providing for the health care needs of the medically underserved.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accreditation Status: Continuing
Campus: Albuquerque, NM
Degrees Offered: Masters
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 30 students
On-Campus Housing: Not Available
Decision Criteria: Overall GPA; Prerequisite GPA; Healthcare hours, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required (for international applicants)
Recommendation letters: 3, One from a supervisor; one from academic advisor; one from faculty
CASPA
CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline: October
TUITION
Resident $75,000
Nonresident $75,000
GPA
Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA 3.0
Science GPA No minimum
GRE
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 500 hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Shadowing a physician or physician assistant
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
PART TIME OPTION
NO PART TIME OPTION
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.
