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This PA Program is No Longer Accepting Students

We regret to inform you that the The University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing and Health Professions PA Program has been permanently closed and is no longer accepting students. If you were considering this program, we recommend exploring other accredited PA programs that may fit your needs.

If you have any questions regarding the closure, we recommend reaching out to the school’s administration directly.

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Utah Valley University PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at Utah Valley University is to graduate academically and clinically prepared compassionate providers who strengthen our regional healthcare workforce through exceptional patient care. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Orem, Utah Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: January Class Duration: 28 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: Not Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $79,520 Nonresident tuition: $95,520 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 96% 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: 2.8 Science GPA: 2.8 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Required SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE See Program Website CASPer CASPer Not Required For more information on CASPer click here PA-CAT PA-CAT Not Required For more information on PA-CAT click […]

Utah Valley University Physician Assistant Program

Thiel College PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Thiel College Master of Science in Physician Assistant program is to empower individuals to reach their full potential by creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes service to society and promotes ethical leadership. The faculty and staff are passionate about encouraging our students to succeed and creating a supportive atmosphere to prepare students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose. Physician assistant graduates will gain the disciplinary knowledge of practice and clinical preparation, interpersonal communication skills and dispositions to provide excellent person-centered care with an emphasis on professional accountability, leadership and service to the community. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation Campus Location: Greenville, Pennsylvania Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: June Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 40 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $118,368 Nonresident tuition: $118,368 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: % Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: % APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: March Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: Nil […]

Thiel College Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Physician Assistant Program is to prepare primary care physician assistants who will provide health care under the supervision of a physician in a variety of settings in order to meet the needs of the community.

Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program

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Ohio Dominican University has the only Physician Assistant Studies program in Central Ohio. ODU’s program is tailored to meet the ever-increasing need for highly trained and field-experienced Physician Assistants.

Ohio Dominican University Physician Assistant Program

Touro University Illinois PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Physician Assistant Programs is to educate capable students from diverse backgrounds to meet the challenges of practicing medicine in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. The curricula are formulated to sensitize the student to diverse populations and the complexities of healthcare delivery that influence patients and their families. Students engage in community service to foster effective communication, compassion, and dedication. We encourage research and create life-long learners trained to utilize evidence to deliver safe, effective patient-centered care to patients and their communities. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditatio Campus Location: Skokie, Illinois Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 45 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $150,860 Nonresident tuition: $150,860 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: December Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: $25 GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 […]

Touro University Illinois Physician Assistant Program

Widener University PA Program Mission Statement Program Mission The MS program at Widener University will graduate excellent health care professionals to meet the growing need for patients to have access to medicine both locally and globally. The MS program will educate highly effective health care professionals equipped to provide patient-centered medical care to diverse populations across the life span. Students will learn to be competent clinicians, culturally sensitive, socially conscious health care providers able to work in collaboration with other members of the health care team. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Chester, Pennsylvania Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: See Program Website Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $140,000 Nonresident tuition: $140,000 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: October Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Submit GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prereq GPA: 3.0 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all […]

Widener University Physician Assistant Program

Presbyterian University PA Program Mission Statement The compelling purpose of Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies Program, as part of a church-related college, is to develop within the framework of the Christian faith the medical, mental, moral, physical, and spiritual capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of service to our patients and those in need in our society. In order to fulfill our mission, our top priority is the creation of an environment and opportunities that stimulate our faculty, students, and practitioners to learn, maintain, and expand upon the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the health care needs of the patients they serve. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Clinton, South Carolina Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: October Class Duration: 24 months Class Capacity: 36 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,500 International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $102,090 Nonresident tuition: $102,090 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 82% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 83% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: April Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified GPA […]

Presbyterian University Physician Assistant Program

Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY 12 months 2 Student Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program The physician assistant surgical residency is an intensive 13-month program administered by the department of surgery at Duke University Medical Center. PA surgical residents are members of the surgical team and are involved in preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative patient care. The PA residency is designed to provide both advanced didactic education (one month) and a focused, surgical clinical experience (12 months) so that trainees and graduates will have the skills to provide high quality perioperative patient care. Learn more about our curriculum. The PA residency is attractive both for new PA program graduates who are planning a surgical career and for practicing physician assistants who wish to redirect their careers toward one of the surgical specialties or enhance their knowledge and skills through post-graduate education. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate will be awarded from Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Department of Surgery. Accreditation Status The Duke University PA Surgical Residency Program has been awarded full accreditation by the ARC-PA as of September 10, 2008. Physician Assistant Training at Duke The PA profession originated at Duke in the mid 1960s. Dr. […]

Duke University Medical Center Surgery PA Residency

This PA Program is No Longer Accepting Students We regret to inform you that the Tusculum University PA Program has been permanently closed and is no longer accepting students. If you were considering this program, we recommend exploring other accredited PA programs that may fit your needs. If you have any questions regarding the closure, we recommend reaching out to the school’s administration directly.

Tusculum University Physician Assistant Program

South College – Asheville PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the South College Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare providers for clinical practice in rural and urban areas. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Asheville, North Carolina Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: January Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 85 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: See Program Website International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL: See Program Website TUITION Resident tuition: $120,960 Nonresident tuition: $120,960 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: November Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: $95 GPA Overall GPA: 2.75 Science GPA:No Minimum Prereq GPA: 2.75 Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: See Program Website Science: See Program Website Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended No Specified Hours EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required […]

South College – Asheville Physician Assistant Program

Eastern Virginia Medical School – Early Assurance PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the EVMS Physician Assistant program is to prepare students to provide healthcare in a broad range of medical settings by training them in the medical arts and sciences in an inclusive, multicultural environment dedicated to the delivery of patient-centered care, while fostering a strong commitment to clinical and community partnerships. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Norfolk, Virginia Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: January Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 80 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $500 International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $91,931 Nonresident tuition: $110,831 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 97% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: March Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.63 Science: 3.82 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: must be completed before applying EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended No Specified Hours EVALUATIONS Two recommendation letters required […]

Eastern Virginia Medical School – Early Assurance Physician Assistant Program

The Bay Path College Physician Assistant Program educates a diverse student body to develop compassionate, culturally aware healthcare providers who advocate for their patients, maintain the highest quality and ethical standards of care, and recognize their obligation to care for the underserved, and fosters the advancement of and leadership in the Physician Assistant profession.

Bay Path University Physician Assistant Program

Frostburg State University PA Program Mission Statement The Mission of the Frostburg State University’s Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in compassionate patient-centered care. Students will learn best practices, use innovative technology, and work in interprofessional teams to deliver quality care, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas in Maryland and beyond. Frostburg State University Physician Assistant graduates will have a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community service. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation Campus Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: May Class Duration: 24 months Class Capacity: 25 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $67,743 Nonresident tuition: $98,748 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 80% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 78% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: November Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: See Program Website GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prereq GPA: 3.0 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 […]

Frostburg State University Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program (MPAS) at MGH Institute of Health Professions is to prepare compassionate and highly competent physician assistants to provide leadership in serving diverse communities and the profession, foster a commitment to excellence and advocacy, and contribute to evidence-based, interprofessional practice.

MGH Institute of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program

The OHSU PA Program is proud of the record of success our graduates have achieved as first-time test takers of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). In the 21-year history of the program, our graduates have achieved 99.2% first-time pass rate. Over the past three years, our graduates have achieved a 100% first time past rate. The programНs faculty is well-established and brings experience, expertise, and innovation to teaching and training students. In the most recent rankings by the US News & World Report, the OHSU PA Program was recognized as #5 among graduate PA programs and has consistently been ranked in the top ten. The mission of the program is to prepare physician assistants for the practice of medicine and the delivery of team-based primary care services to diverse populations, including the medically underserved; contribute to meeting the health workforce needs of Oregon; provide a model of excellence in physician assistant education; and advance the physician assistant profession in the state.

Oregon Health & Science University Physician Assistant Program

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences PA Program Mission Statement To develop extraordinary PAs through transformational learning, providing optimal health care within patient-centered care teams, distinguished by the exceptional leadership and professionalism common to Mayo Clinic values. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Rochester, Minnesota Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 24 months Class Capacity: 24 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $250 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $111,461 Nonresident tuition: $111,461 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 69% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 85% APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline Date: June Submitted To: School Directly GPA Overall GPA: 3.5 Science GPA: 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 For more information on CASPer click here PA-CAT PA-CAT Not Required For more information on PA-CAT click here

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

The primary mission of the Mississippi College’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to help students acquire core competencies, as well as specialized knowledge and skill, necessary to perform effectively as physician assistants. To prepare physician assistants to provide primary health care services in medically underserved areas of Mississippi and surrounding states. Secondary missions are to prepare graduates for roles in surgery and as hospitalists.

Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program

Carolinas Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variable Post-Graduate Acute Care Fellowship Program The post-graduate acute care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop the knowledge base to perform procedures and life-saving interventions in various high acuity patient populations and situations. The fellowship concentrates on typical difficulties with transition to practice, and prepares the ACP to perform in a specialized acute care setting while developing foundational specialty-specific skills and knowledge. Eight inpatient specialties available: Urology Medical critical care (ACNPs or PAs only) Acute care surgery (ACNPs or PAs only) Cardiology Carolinas Hospitalist Group Palliative Care Emergency Medicine (PAs, ENP, or dual certification as FNP/ACNP) Cardiothoracic Surgery (ACNPs or PAs only) Other specialty tracks are being developed. Acute care fellows experience: Nine-month mentored clinical rotation within their specialty choice Three-month standardizedd critical care curriculum Two to three months of ICU or elective clinical rotation Weekly specialty didactics Post-Graduate Ambulatory Care Fellowship Program The post-graduate primary care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop confidence in the practice setting through a team-based approach integrated with an advanced behavioral health component essential for primary care providers. The primary care fellowship program delivers the opportunity for ACPs […]

Carolinas Healthcare System Internal Medicine PA Residency

Baldwin Wallace University is offering a new graduate degree program – the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant. Through coursework and clinical rotations, you’ll gain extensive integrated and diagnostic medical sciences training designed to build proficiencies in critical thinking and problem solving. Upon completion, you’ll earn the MMS degree and be prepared to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).

Baldwin Wallace University Physician Assistant Program

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