Pre-Physician Assistant/Associate

Completion of pre-requisite courses: if applying to multiple schools, use the list above. Otherwise, check each school’s websites. GPA: Most want 3.0 to apply, but 3.5 + is average for admission. Check each school’s websites for their minimums. GRE Scores: Some schools require. This test is made up of 3 sections: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing scored between 130-170 for each of the first two sections. Analytical writing is scored on a 0-6 scale. Letters of Evaluation: 1-2 from science professors, 1-2 from clinician(s) who can reference your patient skills, and 1 from a person who knows you well (supervisor). Check each school to which you are applying for their requirements. Experience: Evidence of compassion and empathy for the sick, elderly, injured, or disabled, which may include: Between 1,000 – 4,000 paid hours of healthcare experience. Check each school for specific requirements. Time spent shadowing physician assistants and physicians vary. Provide evidence of leadership experience and volunteerism. Personal statement: Why are you the best candidate? Incorporate: why you want to be a PA, steps you have taken to accomplish this goal, provide background information, explain special situations, and describe where you see yourself in the future. Personal interview: Evaluation of students may include several 30-60 minute personal interviews or MMI used to assess the applicant’s maturity, motivation, communication skills, knowledge of the profession, and desire to contribute to society through medicine. IELTS 7.5 no less than 7.0 in each