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Physician Assistant Faculty. Please review the FAQ section for more specific information. A minimum of community service hours is strongly recommended. Shadowing with a physician assistant is strongly recommended. International Admissions Requirements Applicants who are considered potential candidates must visit ASHS to participate in an applicant interview process.

Virtual interviews may be utilized during this interview cycle. Apply Now For additional information contact the PA department: Graduating students receive a master of science degree in physician assistant studies. Courses will begin annually in July. The first 14 month component of the program is divided into two and a half semesters of didactic and laboratory work, while the second 12 month component consists of clinical rotations.

During the clinical rotation component, students complete a capstone paper. What courses are required for completion of the PA program and how many credits does each course carry?

Please refer to the Class of Curriculum or the Class of Curriculum. How do I apply to the PA program? Completed applications must be submitted to the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants www. Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation from the professionals listed below to CASPA. Please refer to the CASPA application instructions for specific guidelines and requirements for submitting letters of recommendation.

Upon receipt of this fee, the application is forwarded to the PA Program for consideration. Once accepted, all requests to withdraw must be done in writing via email, fax, or letter to Enrollment Services enrollmentservices atsu. When are interviews conducted?

Interviews will occur from mid-September through January, predominantly on Mondays. It is common for many of our candidates to be finishing one or two pre-requisite courses at the time of application. Where do I find out how to pay my secondary fee? If all minimum criteria are met in the primary application, the secondary application will be emailed to the applicant. The applicant will be instructed on how to pay the secondary fee upon submission. Do you have a distance learning option for the entry-level program?

The successful applicant to the program will have combination of life, educational and work experience that shows a commitment to patient care and serving the underserved, an understanding of the PA profession, and the ability to perform in a demanding academic and professional setting. Past educational performance, while not necessarily indicative of current abilities, can predict performance in the program. Every attempt should be made to enhance overall and science course GPA prior to application.

The didactic phase is extremely demanding and the applicant will benefit by taking rigorous upper division science course loads. Do community college courses meet admissions prerequisites? Yes Can I take prerequisites at your institution? Does it make a difference for admission if I am from out-of-state? Your state of residence does not impact your chances for admission. Can international students apply to the program? The invitation will be made by email; therefore, it is important that you provide us with current contact information.

A formal letter will be sent to you as well. When will I be notified if I am selected to interview? You will be notified if you are selected for an interview after your application has been reviewed. The application review process begins in June each year. If I am selected to interview, how long does it take to find out if I am selected for the program?

We try to inform applicants within two to four weeks after the interview date. What is the average GPA of students accepted to the program? For the class of , the average overall GPA was 3. The average science GPA was 3. Will I be able to work while I am in school? Because the rigorous nature of the physician assistant course work, the PA faculty strongly discourage students from working.

Typically, PA students are in class from am - pm Monday through Friday, with an occasional required weekend or evening hours. Where can I find scholarship information? Yes, we offer financial aid and scholarships to our students. Learn more about financial aid.

In recent years, the program has received over 2, applications. There is no guaranteed number of applications or interviews in any given year.

How many hours of clinical experience do I need? A minimum of hours of health care experience involving patient contact is required. It is important that one is very familiar with the career in which the applicant is planning to make a commitment.

Is there housing convenient to the University? Students find housing in many of the neighboring communities. There is no on-campus student housing. I do not work in the medical field. I have a letter of recommendation by a nurse practitioner, chiropractor or other health professional.

Can this count for my healthcare letter of recommendation? The required letter of recommendation from a healthcare provider must be from a physician M. Can someone review my application, transcripts, reference forms, resume and personal statement before I turn them in? Everything you need to know is explained in these documents. Who is on the PA Admission Committee? Committee members consist of program faculty and practicing physician assistants. What are the costs in the PA program? Consult the Finance Office website for the current tuition and costs of the PA program.

Please note PA program costs are subject to change upon approval of the University Board of Trustees. Does your program offer advanced placement or accept transfer credits? The program does not offer advanced placement or transfer credits for advanced standing in the PA program. The program does not accept AP credits for prerequisite courses with the exception of English. How do I prepare for the interview? Be yourself. Be prepared. What is the interview format? Interviews are offered as either in-person or virtual via Zoom platform.

Both in person and virtual interviews use a multiple mini-interview format or MMI and a one on one file review session. The MMI format ensures students are not only academically capable but also possess the characteristics associated with success in the program and as a compassionate and knowledgeable graduate PA. What counts as volunteer experience? We are looking for applicants that are spending time helping people in a community of need or underserved.

The volunteer experience does not have to be in healthcare however this is recommended. This does not include a paid position or shadowing. We love animals but we are looking for volunteer service helping people. Do you require the GRE? Contact the admissions office at admissions atsu.

Physician Assistant Curriculum Overview. Fall Semester 1. Still Memorial Library A.