Address & Contact
Our Address
Desales University Physician Assistant Program 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley, PA 18034
GPS
40.5370577, -75.3789675
Telephone
Desales University PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the physician assistant program is consistent with the enduring Christian Humanistic traditions of DeSales University and seeks to graduate physician assistants who dedicate themselves to the total well-being of the patient. Graduates of the program will deliver competent and compassionate health care including preventative services and wellness education to patients of diverse populations in a variety of settings. They will consider the patient holistically in the context of family, community, and society, and incorporate ethical principles into a patient-focused practice. They will serve their patients by using evidence-based medicine and promoting life-long learning in the profession.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
- Campus Location: Center Valley, Pennsylvania
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: August
- Class Duration: 24 months
- Class Capacity: 46 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: $93,900
- Nonresident tuition: $93,900
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: December
- Supplemental Application: Not Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Prereq GPA: No Minimum
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.77
- Science: 3.73
- Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
- Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
CASPer
- CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT
- PA-CAT Required
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