Wayne State University Physician Assistant Program

Wayne State University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Wayne State University Physician Assistant Studies program is to develop highly competent and passionate physician assistants who are deeply committed to the practice of medicine in a range of urban and underserved health care settings. The program exemplifies excellence and innovation in health care delivery and service to the community.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Detroit, MI
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 24 months
• Class Capacity: 50 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1000
• International Students: Accepted
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $45,040
• Nonresident tuition: $96,875

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.78
  • Science: 3.87
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 6 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 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