What is the status of the inaugural class?
When will the application cycle open to be considered for a seat in the class matriculating in January 2014?
What is meant by a “Rolling Admissions Process”?
What is the length of the program?
What degree will be awarded?
Does the program grant advanced placement?
Will the program require drug screening?
How many positions are available in each class?
Do I need to have completed the prerequisite courses before I apply?
Can I apply through CASPA?
Why is a background investigation required?
What would the profile of the “ideal” successful applicant look like?
For the Direct Admission pathway, does UC give preference for a certain type of undergraduate degree?
What is the status of the inaugural class?
We have filled all thirty seats for our inaugural class matriculating in January 2013.
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When will the application cycle open to be considered for a seat in the class matriculating in January 2014?
February 1st, 2013. Interested applicants can register for an online account in November 2013 to start completing materials. However, applications cannot be officially submitted until February 1st. The application deadline will be August 1st, 2013. Because we use a rolling admissions process, it is advisable to submit your application as early as possible.
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What is meant by a “Rolling Admissions Process?”
With this approach, applications are processed and interviews are arranged continuously following receipt of completed applications, NOT following the application deadline. Therefore, by using this approach it is possible to fill all available seats prior to the application deadline. In other words, with rolling admissions it is to your advantage to submit a completed application as early in the process as possible! With submission later in the process (even though prior to the deadline), you run the risk that no class seats will be available, or that only few will remain. Once the class is full, remaining applications will be evaluated for an alternates list.
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What is the length of the program?
Seven consecutive semesters spanning 28 months. This includes 16 months of didactic work followed by 12 months of clinical learning experiences.
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What degree will be awarded?
Upon successful completion of the Physician Assistant Program, students will be awarded a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS).
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Does the program grant advanced placement?
Advanced placement will not be granted under any circumstances. All students who enter the program must fulfill all program requirements.
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Will the program require drug screening?
Drug screening will be performed on all students during the didactic year prior to the onset of clinical learning experiences.
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How many positions are available in each class?
Twenty four seats will be awarded for the class matriculating in January 2014 and thirty seats will be awarded each matriculating class annually thereafter.
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Do I need to have completed the prerequisite courses before I apply?
No. Candidates may have outstanding prerequisite courses and still apply to the program. However, all candidates who are accepted must complete any outstanding prerequisite courses prior to matriculation and provide transcripts as evidence of completion as described in the Admissions policy.
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Can I apply through CASPA?
At this time, we do not use CASPA to process our applications.
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Why is a background investigation required?
Clinical learning experience sites require background investigations for employees and students.
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What would the profile of the “ideal” successful applicant look like?
The “ideal” candidate will be well-rounded demonstrating excellent grades, hands-on patient care experience, outstanding and altruistic commitment to service and volunteerism, have a passion for medicine and the PA profession, and desire to serve as a primary care practitioner in a medically underserved area.
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For the Direct Admission pathway, does UC give preference for a certain type of undergraduate degree?
No. We value admitting a class with students who have a variety of different types of Bachelor’s degrees.
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