The mission of the University of New England Physician Assistant Program is to prepare master’s level primary care physician assistants to be highly skilled members of interprofessional health care teams. The program is committed to developing clinicians who will provide compassionate, competent, and evidence-based, patient-centered health care to people of all backgrounds and cultures throughout their lifespans. The program places special emphasis on training clinicians who are knowledgeable about the health care needs of our aging population and have the skills and passion to provide health care to people in underserved rural and urban communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Portland, ME
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: June
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 50 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
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $95,720
• Nonresident tuition: $95,720

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application:Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.5
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Required

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
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link

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