This timeline will show you an example of the traditional four-year path to PA school. Note: Each student's timeline is different. Office of Health Professions: todd. Admission to PA programs is very competitive, sometimes more competitive than admission to medical schools. As such, students should create a strategic plan well in advance.
Below you will find typical categories of a competitive application. The Graduate Record Examination, GRE, is the entrance exam that must be taken before applying to physician assistant programs. The score range for the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE is The range for the writing section is Physician Assistant programs in the United States use a single-application service to obtain student information:.
Unfortunately, there are no specific scholarships offered to pre-physician assistant students. However, general scholarships are offered to students through each department and college across campus. Below you will find scholarship webpages for some of the popular majors listed above:. College of Science :. College of Education :. The journey to PA school is quite rigorous, and it's imperative that you prove to the schools' admission boards that you are capable of success in their programs.
All areas are equally important in a holistic assessment of the candidate. Though not required, it's best if you volunteer in the medical field, where you are helping people. Several hours of shadowing will display an understanding and commitment to such profession. In addition to shadowing, it is strongly encouraged that you get some direct-patient contact experience. Our graduate performance on the national certifying exam is exceptional and underscores our commitment to true Interprofessional Education.
We teach beyond written exams giving our learners the hands-on confidence to truly be outstanding health care providers.
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, graduates receive an MPAS degree. The MPAS curriculum prepares students for entry into clinical practice as a physician assistant. US News and World Report magazine has ranked our program in the top 13th tier of graduate-level physician assistant programs in the Nation.
We provide students with an environment that is both conducive to learning the art and science of medical practice and to helping our students achieve individual growth as healthcare professionals.
Our program was first established in Today, our program is housed within the School of Health Professions. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards.
The mission of the Program is to create solutions for a healthier community by preparing graduates with knowledge and skills needed for physician assistant practice, emphasizing primary care medicine and meeting the healthcare needs of underserved populations.
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