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1201 West University Drive Edinburgh, TX 78539

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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant (DPA) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is to provide an innovative advanced medical education to physician assistant students who will transform health care delivery to the multicultural population of South Texas. The DPA promotes the importance of lifelong learning and self-evaluation in its students.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Edinburgh, Texas
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 100 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $9,566
Nonresident tuition: $17,766

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 87%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
Fee: See Program Website

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: No Minimum
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.7
- Science: 3.66
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

See Program Website

CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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Thiel College Physician Assistant Program

Thiel College PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Thiel College Master of Science in Physician Assistant program is to empower individuals to reach their full potential by creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes service to society and promotes ethical leadership. The faculty and staff are passionate about encouraging our students to succeed and creating a supportive atmosphere to prepare students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose. Physician assistant graduates will gain the disciplinary knowledge of practice and clinical preparation, interpersonal communication skills and dispositions to provide excellent person-centered care with an emphasis on professional accountability, leadership and service to the community. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation Campus Location: Greenville, Pennsylvania Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: June 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: $500 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $118,368 Nonresident tuition: $118,368 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: % Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: % APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: March Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: Nil […]

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Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program

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Utah Valley University Physician Assistant Program

Utah Valley University PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at Utah Valley University is to graduate academically and clinically prepared compassionate providers who strengthen our regional healthcare workforce through exceptional patient care. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Orem, Utah Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: January Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 30 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,000 International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $79,520 Nonresident tuition: $95,520 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 96% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: July Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Completed Fee: $50 GPA Overall GPA: 2.8 Science GPA: 2.8 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 PA Shadowing Recommended 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 […]

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Long Island University Physician Assistant Program

The Division of Physician Assistant Studies supports the University’s mission by educating men and women of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in the art and science of medicine so that they may become highly competent and compassionate physician assistants.The program will advance medical knowledge and contribute to the PA profession through research and other scholarly endeavors.

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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

To prepare exceptional healthcare professionals for leadership and evidence-based practice within a collaborative delivery model through student-centered programs that offer cutting-edge curricula.

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University of the Cumberlands Physician Assistant Program

University of the Cumberlands PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the Physician Assistant Program is to educate and prepare competent, compassionate, and committed Physician Assistant leaders who, as integral members of the modern professional healthcare team, are driven by academic excellence and will be servant leaders in their communities. The faculty and staff of the Physician Assistant Program will provide academic and clinical excellence in an environment of compassion and team cooperation, seeking to prepare clinicians for a lifelong commitment to continuing education, leadership, and medical service. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation Campus Location: Williamsburg, Kentucky Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: January Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 30 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: $87,503 Nonresident tuition: $87,503 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 86% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: August Supplemental Application: Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified Fee: $30 GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prereq GPA: 3.0 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: […]

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Johns Hopkins Hospital Surgery PA Residency

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

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St. Luke’s Hospital Emergency Medicine PA Residency

St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem, PA 12 months 4 Students Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Advanced Practitioner Fellowship Our 12-month acute care advanced practitioner fellowship offers tracks in emergency medicine or critical care. Six core clinical rotations are the mainstay of the fellowship for both tracks; with specialization in one of the two tracks, allowing fellows to refine their educational experience. St. Luke’s provides the advanced practitioner fellow with specialty training in the expert management of critically ill patients in the emergency department, intensive care units and the trauma bay. PA/NP fellows will become proficient in: Evaluation of critically ill and injured patients Initiation of appropriate, complete diagnostic and treatment plans Development and implementation of patient care plans Providing leadership This multidisciplinary acute care training program is actively seeking individuals who have completed a board certified physician assistant or nurse practitioner program. We provide our fellows the opportunity to acquire extensive experience and work alongside a diverse and active faculty committed to education. Dedicated faculty delivers a comprehensive approach to patient care in a complex environment. The magnitude of clinical experiences in this multidisciplinary program provides incomparable learning opportunities for the fellows. Mission Statement Our mission is to provide an environment conducive […]

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Samford University Physician Assistant Program

Samford University PA Program Mission Statement Anchored in Christian understanding, the mission of the Samford University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to nurture and develop students both spiritually and academically to provide empathetic, compassionate patient care and service to the community. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation Campus Location: Birmingham, Alabama Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month:August Class Duration: 27 months Class Capacity: 36 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,000 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $99,967 Nonresident tuition: $99,967 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: 97% Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93% APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: August Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Submit Fee: $75 GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prereq GPA: No Minimum Average Applicant GPA Accepted: Overall: 3.73 Science: 3.67 Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites Prerequisite completion: No Requirement EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended No Specified Hours EVALUATIONS Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements) GRE GRE Required CASPer CASPer Not Required For more information on CASPer […]

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Johns Hopkins – Bayview Hospital Emergency Medicine PA Residency

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The mission of the physician assistant program is to train qualified, advanced practice physician assistants to practice medicine with competence, professionalism, and compassion.

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Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program

The mission of the Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program is to create a student-centered educational environment that engages individuals to become compassionate, competent physician assistants who possess the clinical skills to contribute positively to the dynamic health care needs of rural and underserved populations.

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MD Anderson Cancer Center – The University of Texas Hematology/Oncology

MD Anderson Cancer Center – The University of Texas Houston, TX 12 months 2-Jan Postgraduate Physician Assistant Program in Oncology **At this time, we are not accepting applications for new candidates to the Postgraduate PA Oncology program. Once funding for future positions has been established, information regarding the application and selection process will be made available online.** The mission of the Postgraduate Physician Assistant Oncology program is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world by training the next generation of outstanding physician assistants who will provide comprehensive care to cancer patients as part of effective interprofessional teams and who will be leaders in healthcare delivery, cancer prevention, education, clinical research and quality improvement. The postgraduate program spans 12 months and is designed to prepare PAs for a career in adult medical, surgical and radiation oncology. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

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University of Florida Surgery PA Residency

University of Florida Gainesville, FL 12 months 4 Students Program Information The PA Surgical Residency Program is an intensive 12-month program, available to four residents per year, administered by the UF department of surgery. Clinical duties are performed at UF Health Shands Hospital. OUR AIM: Our program provides an educational and nurturing environment to educate and enable physician assistants in providing care for the most complex surgical patients. We aim to help physician assistants develop keen judgment and technical abilities in different aspects of surgery, thus increasing their confidence in their chosen specialty. Additionally, PA residents will obtain clinical and didactic knowledge that would take years of on-the-job training to obtain, thus opening avenues of more professional opportunities to them with increasing autonomy and responsibility. OUR MISSION: Our program is dedicated to innovation and the future of medicine by creating proficient and dedicated physician assistants capable of administering exceptional patient care in the surgical environment at a high volume tertiary care referral center. Clinical Rotations: Residents will rotate on the following clinical services for six to seven weeks: Acute Care Surgery and Burns Cardiothoracic Surgery General Surgery x2 Pediatric Surgery Surgical ICU Transplant Surgery Vascular Surgery Elective Rotation (choose from Plastic […]

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Palm Beach Atlantic University Physician Assistant Program

Palm Beach Atlantic University PA Program Mission Statement The Mission of PA Medicine is to develop highly qualified PAs that embrace servant leadership and provide culturally competent care. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Developing-Not Accredited Campus Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: October Class Duration: 28 months Class Capacity: 56 students Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: $1,000 International Students: Accepted TOEFL: Not Required TUITION Resident tuition: $95,000 Nonresident tuition: $95,000 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline Date: March Submitted To: School Directly GPA Overall GPA: 3.0 Science GPA: 3.0 Prereq GPA: 3.0 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 Not 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

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Navy PA Graduate Training: Orthopedics – Career military physician assistants Orthopedic Surgery PA Residency

Navy PA Graduate Training: Orthopedics – Career military physician assistants Portsmouth, VA 12 months 2-4 Stdents ORTHOPEDICS FELLOWSHIP Navy PA Graduate Training: Orthopedics History: The US Navy Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Fellowship and Additional Qualification Designation (AQD 6HL) was approved in December 2000 with the first Navy PA attending the US Air Force Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Residency at Malcolm Grove Medical Center. In 2001, the Navy Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Fellowship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth was started, and in 2010, we became fully accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). There are multiple postgraduate medical education programs at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Our PA fellows take full advantage of working side-by-side with Orthopaedic Surgery residents, staff surgeons and Physician Assistants. Mission: To train selected U.S. active duty Physician Assistants to provide comprehensive, high quality patient care and surgical assistance in the field of orthopaedic surgery through a balanced curriculum of academic, surgical exposure, clinical care and mentored self improvement. Curriculum: 12 month program of instruction that emphasizes the practical development of specialized knowledge and clinical skills in Orthopaedic Surgery. PA Fellows rotate through various subspecialties, including: Sports Medicine, 8 wks Hand, 8 wks Foot and Ankle, […]

Navy PA Graduate Training: Orthopedics – Career military physician assistants Orthopedic Surgery PA Residency

University of Arizona Physician Assistant Program

University of Arizona PA Program Mission Statement The mission of the University of Arizona PA Program is to develop skilled and compassionate physician assistants with a strong focus on primary care and rural health. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that cultivates clinical and inclusive excellence, wellness, and community engagement, ensuring graduates are equipped to provide comprehensive and accessible health care services to all populations. PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation Campus Location: Tucson, Arizona Degrees Offered: Masters Class Start Month: August Class Duration: 26 months Class Capacity: See Program Website Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement Seat Deposit: See Program Website International Students: Not Accepted TOEFL: Required TUITION Resident tuition: $84,602 Nonresident tuition: $132,737 PANCE PASS RATE First-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website APPLICATION INFORMATION Caspa Participant: Yes Application Deadline: November Supplemental Application: Not Required CASPA Deadline Type: Verified GPA Overall GPA: No Minimum Science GPA: No Minimum Prereq GPA: 2 Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s) EXPERIENCE Healthcare Experience Hours: Not Required SHADOWING PA Shadowing Recommended EVALUATIONS […]

University of Arizona Physician Assistant Program

DMC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery PA Residency

DMC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Warren, MI 12 months 2 Students DMC Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PA Fellowship The Physician Assistant fellowship program is a 12 month didactic and clinical training program that will both model and compliment our current orthopaedics fellowship, primary care fellowship, and surgical residency programs established at the Detroit Medical Group. The fellow will have access to a wide variety of physicians during his or her training as well as state of the art equipment and resources. Our multi-specialty orthopaedics group consists of 18 attending physicians, comprised of surgeons and primary care sports medicine doctors, as well as 4 physician assistants. Purpose To provide the graduate Physician Assistant a unique and comprehensive educational curriculum to achieve advanced training in orthopaedic surgery, non-operative sports medicine, and injury prevention. Program Goals and Objectives Excellent and appropriate patient care is priority – always. Optimize efficiency in the management of patient injury in both the clinics and operating suites. Assist in the development of patient care ‘processes’ and ‘protocols’ that maximizes each patient’s timely recovery. Work as a team with the other physicians, PAs, therapists, residents, fellows, nurses, medical assistants, radiologic and surgical techs, and all other ancillary staff […]

DMC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery PA Residency

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