University of Lynchburg Physician Assistant Program

University of Lynchburg PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Lynchburg School of PA Medicine is to educate PAs to become compassionate health care providers with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, human diversity and patient-centered care.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Lynchburg, VA
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 40 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: $96,859
• Nonresident tuition: $96,859

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: January
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Completed
  
• Fee: $50

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.64
• 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

• PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

• GRE Required

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