Dominican University of California Physician Assistant Program

Dominican University of California PA Program Mission Statement

At Dominican, we prepare PAs to provide compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care as members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams. To achieve this, the program provides an exemplary, active learning environment that integrates theoretical learning and inquiry skills with clinical practice, promoting diversity and inclusion among the student body, faculty and staff. Our approach to teaching nurtures reflection, creativity, and critical thinking as core competencies of the profession. Graduates will demonstrate cultural humility and be committed to lifelong learning and their professional development. They will be prepared to make significant contributions to the diverse communities that they serve and to the advancement of the PA profession.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: San Rafael, California
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 28 months
• Class Capacity: 35 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: $141,780
• Nonresident tuition: $141,780

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: See Program Website

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: No Minimum
• Prereq GPA: 3.00
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Required 

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 here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link