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Physician Assistant Graduate Program
The twenty-seven month, full-time graduate program comprises seven semesters. Students typically attend classes daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some exercises requiring longer attendance. Students are required to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) with individual course grades remaining at "B" or higher. Additionally, students are expected to uphold professional standards of conduct. Upon successful completion of the programs required 64 credits, students are eligible to sit for the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants Certification Examination and apply for state licensure.
The program has the responsibility for arranging the clinical instruction and supervision of each student. Students are encouraged to seek out compatible primary care physician preceptors in their home communities. The program must approve each clinical site and retains the responsibility for student training and evaluation.
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the two-year tract of the PA program for the 2009-2010 academic year is $40,290.Additional fees include:
- A graduate fee of $150/year
- Rotation fees $5,664/ one year
- Medical equipment- approximately $500
- Required textbooks- approximately $300
- A CORI check- $25/year
Information about financial aid and refunds is available through the Office of Financial Aid.