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Admission Requirements
Application deadline is October 1st (Applications must be e-submitted to CASPA by October 1st)
Applying to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program
Chatham University’s Physician Assistant Studies program is a member of the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).
All applications must be submitted through CASPA with all relevant materials (transcripts and recommendations) at http://secure.caspaonline.org.
Applicants must also complete and submit the Physician Assistant Studies Shadowing form. A shadowing experience is required for applicants to the MPAS program. Shadowing forms are available from the Office of Admissions. Applicants may print the PDF version from our website and mail it to the Chatham University Admissions office, or they may complete and submit the on-line form on our website.
Pass/fail grades must be calculated into the GPA according to the minimum degree requirements for a “pass.” If the minimum required is a D, the course will be unacceptable unless documentation from the course instructor supports a higher grade.
Conditional acceptances may be granted pending successful completion of prerequisites for this program. All pre-requisite courses must be completed by
June 1st of the matriculation year. Provisional acceptances may be granted to candidates with a grade point average (GPA) of less than a 3.0 who show
extreme promise through their other achievements or have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in their last 60 semester credits. Full admission may be granted
to candidates with an overall GPA below 3.0 if their last 60 semester hours GPA is at least 3.3. Provisional acceptance may be granted for applicants with a science GPA between 2.85 and 2.99 with at least 18 semester science credits as long as a minimum of 26 science credits are completed by June 1st of the matriculation year.”
Chatham undergraduate students who plan to apply for the MPAS program are encouraged to complete the liberal arts major of their choice. Students should begin completing prerequisite courses during the sophomore year.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or completion of the 3+2 Integrated Degree Program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0 [candidates whose cumulative GPA is below 3.0 may be considered on a case by case basis or if their GPA for the last 60 semester credits is at least 3.3]
- Cumulative science GPA of 3.0 or better with a minimum of 20 semester credits
- A grade of “C” or better for the following prerequisite courses [courses must be completed by June 1st prior to the August matriculation]:
- General Biology with lab (two terms)
- General Chemistry with lab (two terms)
- Anatomy with lab (one term)
- Physiology (one term)
- Microbiology (one term)
- General Psychology (one term)
- On-campus written exercise
- Applicants residing more than 200 miles from Chatham University may request alternative venues for this exercise and are not required to participate in the on-campus activity
- Alternative venues must be verified and approved by Chatham University prior to the exercise [it is the responsibility of the applicant to procure these venues]
- Completed CASPA application, including all pertinent supporting documentation, by October 1st
- Submit a Physician Assistant Shadowing Form
Recommendations
- We recommend, but do not require, the following courses:
- Genetics
- Statistics
- Nutrition
- Developmental Psychology
International Applicants
- Official TOEFL scores are required for graduates whose native language is not English, unless proficiency is demonstrated by:
- Graduation from an approved English language institution, or
- Successful completion of a college-level English course from an accredited institution in the USA
- Minimum TOEFL scores required: 600 or above on the paper-based test; 250 or above on the computerized test; 100 or above on the internet-based test.
- International applicants must complete the International Graduate Student Application Supplement and provide the proper documentation [see University Catalog]
Holistic Approach to Admissions Process
After verifying that the minimum requirements are met, the Physician Assistant Studies program utilizes a holistic approach in reviewing the candidate’s entire application. This process is intended to seek talented and qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Using multiple factors into consideration during our admissions process positively achieves the educational benefits of a student body that is both diverse and academically excellent. This approach includes an evaluation of each candidate’s academic achievements as well as their personal characteristics, attributes, and experiences.
- In addition to the minimum academic requirements stated above we take into consideration the following academic achievements:
- Overall GPA of 3.5 and above or induction into a national honor society
- Research, publications, or presentations
- Advanced degrees or training
- We also consider personal characteristics of the applicant including:
- Cultural background
- Ethnicity
- Race
- Gender
- Socioeconomic status
- Region of residence (rural or inner city)
- We look for a variety of personal attributes in our applicants, including but not limited to the following:
- Leadership
- Enthusiasm
- Trustworthy
- Honesty
- Motivation
- Confidence
- Tolerance
- Altruism
- Goal oriented
- Team player
- Significant personal experiences have an impact on how individuals view the world and those around them. We consider these experiences, including but not limited to:
- Life adversities and struggles
- Multilingual ability
- Contact with other cultures, including travel
- Work experience, especially in healthcare
- Military or government service
- Voluntary service
- Chatham student or alumni
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