Address & Contact
Our Address
One University Park Drive Nashville, TN 37204
GPS
32.728247, -97.361877
Telephone
Lipscomb University PA Program Mission Statement
The Lipscomb University School of Physician Assistant Studies is focused on training students to become physician assistants who will provide compassionate healthcare to a diverse patient community. Our mission is built on a framework of Christian ethics and rooted in faith. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that fosters growth in knowledge, professionalism, and service. Our graduates will be leaders in medicine that work to improve patients’ health across the lifespan. Our program mission reflects the mission of Lipscomb University to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. It is built on five unshakeable pillars, as established by the university: faith, community, knowledge, innovation and service.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
- Campus Location: Nashville, TN
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: September
- Class Duration: 27 months
- Class Capacity: 50 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
- English proficiency Exam: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $119,527
- Nonresident tuition: $119,527
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
- Overall: 3.77
- 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
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
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