Address & Contact
Our Address
Duquesne University 600 Forbes Avenue John G Rangos School of Health Sciences Pittsburgh, PA 15282
GPS
40.43537586393152, -79.99243817276135
Telephone
Duquesne University PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Duquesne University Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to: Prepare trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills to reliably perform the role of a physician assistant beyond the typical classroom settings by utilizing simulation, clinical immersion, telemedicine, electronic medical record, and other current technologies, Promote lifelong responsibility for ongoing learning and active participation in the evolving practice of medicine and changing healthcare environments. Students will benefit from examples of leadership and strategies to deliver quality care in collaboration with other health-care professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes, Instill a professional and ethical identity in each student based on the education for the mind, heart, and spirit that is achieved at Duquesne while embracing broadly defined diversity and inclusion in patient care, Recruit and retain faculty who share a goal for delivering a comprehensive curriculum, serve as role models and mentors, and are willing to contribute to the profession via service and scholarship.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
- Campus Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: August
- Class Duration: 60 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: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $318,420
- Nonresident tuition: $318,420
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Deadline Date: December
- Submitted To: School Directly
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
- Prerequisite completion: See Program Website
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: Not Required
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- One recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
CASPer
- CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT
- PA-CAT Not Required
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