The mission of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to train flexible and committed primary care clinicians dedicated to strengthening health care in their communities. The vision of the program is to…
The mission of the University of New England Physician Assistant Program is to prepare masters level primary care Physician Assistants who will practice with physicians and other members of the health care team. The Program is committed to…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review scoring academic capacity (BCP and overall GPA), personal resilience, breadth/depth of direct patient care, and mission alignment. Up to 8 bonus points (max 2/category) for CT…
The mission of the University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program is to educate Physician Assistant students to be competent providers of primary care medicine with a special focus on the medically underserved and rural populations of New…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic review; mission targets non-traditional students (age >26), military veterans (esp. medical-MOS), and NC residents; prepares grads for medically under-resourced NC communities (HPSA,…
The primary mission of the University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program is to prepare selected health care professionals to become competent physician assistants working collaboratively with physician supervision, emphasizing primary care…
Opened in 1970 as the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), our 2,100-student campus has grown to also comprise the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Public Health, the School of Health Professions (SHP), which includes the…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Academic performance (science GPA weighted most) drives interview selection; then mission knowledge, maturity/professionalism, knowledge of profession, community service, interpersonal skills, PCE…
The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, is to train physician assistants to provide quality health care to the citizens of Oklahoma with an emphasis on serving both rural and urban…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Holistic points-based screening: healthcare experience amount/level, degree (graduate degree scored above bachelor’s), undergraduate and prerequisite-science GPAs, personal statement, and…
The Physician Assistant Studies Program is committed to the development of highly qualified physician assistants who will serve as tomorrow’s leaders in the delivery of health care, patient education and professional service. The intent of…
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides education in medical knowledge and skills needed by individuals to serve effectively as mid-level practitioners with a special focus on meeting the needs of underserved populations.
All programs operate in accordance with the ARC-PA Standards, but programs may focus on specific populations, regions, teaching methods, etc. In addition, each program is unique, and has some things that make it stand out from the other programs.
The mission of the University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Program is to educate compassionate and competent individuals from diverse backgrounds to become highly qualified physician assistants in accordance with the highest professional…
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Scored on GRE (300+ preferred), patient-care hours, LORs, personal statement. Preference: SC residents, USC alumni, US veterans, cumulative GPA >=3.2, science GPA >=3.2, GRE >=300, 2000+…
The Physician Assistant Studies Program at the University of South Dakota provides a comprehensive primary care education that prepares graduates to deliver high quality healthcare to meet the needs of patients in South Dakota and the region.
✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants Academic performance (course load, prereqs), GRE, professional/healthcare experiences, LORs, personal narrative; ~150 interviewed (two 1:1 faculty interviews), 50 selected. Summarized from the…
The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at USC is dedicated to the advancement of physician assistant education and emphasizes service to the medically underserved. The program is committed to preparing students from diverse backgrounds to…
Developing Program — Not Yet Accredited, Not Yet Enrolling The University of Southern Mississippi Physician Assistant Studies program (School of Health Professions, Mississippi) is not yet accredited. It has applied for Accreditation-Provisional…
This PA Program Is Closed — Not Accepting Applicants The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program (Austin, Texas) is not accepting students, and you cannot apply to it for any current or upcoming cycle. What…


