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Samuel Merritt University 3100 Telegraph Avenue Suite 1000 Oakland, CA 94609

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Samuel Merritt University Program Mission Statement

The Master Physician Assistant Department at Samuel Merritt University strives to serve the University and the medical community by preparing graduates who are interdependent medical providers, demonstrate commitment to the community and the profession through active leadership, manifest critical and creative thinking, utilize effective communication skills, and who possess the educational foundation for continued growth and development in a changing world of diverse cultures.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Oakland, California
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: September
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 44 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $350
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $142,000
Nonresident tuition: $142,000

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 83%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
Fee: Nil

GPA

Overall GPA: 2.80
Science GPA: 2.8
Prereq GPA: No Minimum
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.53
- Science: 3.5
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

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CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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