Physician Assistant Studies Admission Criteria |
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Phone: 616-331-3356 Fax: 616-331-5999 Physician Assistant Studies 301 Michigan Street N.E. 200 CHS Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
Professional Level Curriculum Admission Criteria
OCTOBER 1, 2009 DEADLINE.
All application materials are due to GVSU's Admissions Office
no later than October 1.
Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies Program is competitive. The criteria for consideration for admission, acceptance, and matriculation are as follows:
1. Academic achievement. A minimum grade of “C” must be attained in all prerequisite coursework. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum 3.0 GPA in the prerequisite coursework and in their last 60 hours of coursework to be considered for admission. All prerequisite coursework and a bachelor's degree are required by the Month of May prior to fall semester before beginning the professional curriculum.
2. Two recommendations from health professionals, must be submitted on PAS university forms. We recommend, but do not require, that at least one letter be from a practicing physician assistant. Separate letters from references are NOT required. Only TWO references are required.
3. Interviews. Satisfactory individual and group interviews are required of all final pool applicants.
4. Writing sample is required as a portion of the interview process for all final pool applicants.
5. Experience. Applicants should show evidence of 500-plus hours of signifcant volunteer, work, or observational experience in a health care environment. This experience must be hands on patient care activities. This information should be documented on Q#22 of the graduate application.
6. Foreign-born applicants should be able to communicate well in English. Minimal scores of TOEFL 600 or equivalent computer-based TOEFL are expected.
7. International students must have last 30 hours of higher education coursework taken at an established & accredited U.S. institution.
The rare student who feels they have unusual circumstances that impact their ability to meet the above criteria must appeal in writing to the admissions committee as a whole asking for a decision in their case.
Students are accepted for fall entrance only. Students will be informed of admission decisions no later than February 28. Applicants may be placed on an alternate list to be offered positions in the entering class should a vacancy occur.
Selection Factors
Applicants are considered without regard to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, or disability. Motivational factors, life experiences, patient care experience, maturity, and personal characteristics as assessed in personal interviews, and recommendations are important factors in the selection process. An applicant’s academic record is important as an indicator of ability to succeed in an intensive and rigorous medical curriculum. Applicants must meet certain health and technical standards that demonstrate their capacity to function as a physician assistant.
ALL application materials must be submitted to: Admissions Office Grand Valley State University 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401-9403 |
| Last Modified Date: September 21, 2009 | |
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