Boone, North Carolina
36.2168, -81.6746
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Boone, North Carolina · Masters
A Boone pathway of Wake Forest’s PA program with patient-centered education, extensive clinical preparation, and service to North Carolina communities.
The mission of the Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to produce highly capable, compassionate PAs who deliver patient-centered care, make significant contributions to the health care community and continually advance the PA profession. Graduates of the 24-month program earn a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree.
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Holistic review weighting GPA (>=3.2 required), GRE, clinical/patient-contact experience (>=1,000 hrs), personal statement, references, and group + individual interview scores; non-cognitive factors emphasized: leadership, volunteering, life experience (first-gen, military/veteran, economically disadvantaged), overcoming adversity.
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Program admissions informationAll 2026–27 interviews are virtual. The program interviews roughly 200 candidates for a class of about 88. The day includes a mock inquiry-based-learning session, conversations with faculty and staff, and time with current students. Review is holistic — academics, clinical experience, personal statement, leadership, volunteerism, life experience and aptitude for inquiry-based learning. Decisions are final by February.
Source checked Jul 25, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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Published full-program tuition and required fees. Living, travel, insurance, and personal expenses may be additional.
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