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Westfield State University Physician Assistant Program 577 Western Avenue Westfield, MA 01086

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44.534748, -88.061056

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https://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies/

Westfield State University PA Program Mission Statement

The Westfield State University Physician Assistant Program seeks excellence in educating a diverse student body of compassionate, culturally aware healthcare providers who are prepared to practice in a patient centered team assuring care to all citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
Campus Location: Westfield, MA
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: January
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 30 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: $83,400
Nonresident tuition: $83,400

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: July
Supplemental Application: Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Completed
Fee: $50

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.57
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

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
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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