PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) PROGRAM The Physician Assistant profession is one of the fastest growing today. The Salus Physician Assistant (PA) program is based on the University’s legacy of excellence in clinical education. Our competitive, full-time, 25-month PA program prepares graduates to join one of the fastest-growing professions in the country and become integral members of today’s healthcare delivery team. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Master of Medical Science degree (MMS). The Salus University PA program is patient-centered with a primary care philosophy and holistic approach, so our students appreciate the need to not only care for the patient, but also about the patient. Our outstanding faculty is accessible and committed to the personal and professional development of our students. Early and extensive clinical training plus innovative teaching through small group and case-based learning are integral to the program. The second year is dedicated entirely to clinical rotations that provide direct patient care experiences in primary and specialty care disciplines. Salus University Physician Assistant students receive: • A strong basic science and pathophysiology foundation • Anatomy instruction with an onsite full cadaver dissection lab augmented with virtual anatomy • Innovative, evidence-based instruction integral to the development of critical thinking skills • Observational patient care introduced in the first year Contact us at 800.824.6262 or admissions@salus.edu to explore the opportunities awaiting you at Salus University.
ADMISSIONS
The College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant program accepts applications only through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistant (CASPA). The processing of applications by CASPA begins in April, sixteen (16) months prior to the year of desired enrollment. Applications must be verified by CASPA on or before December 1 of the year prior to desired enrollment. • Student application reviews begin when an application is verified by CASPA. • Interviews are scheduled and initiated, beginning in July. • Candidates are admitted by the Admissions Committee on a rolling basis until class capacity is reached. Maxiumum entering class size is 50 students. See a profile of the most recent Entering Class (PDF) It is to an applicant’s advantage to apply as early as possible to ensure priority consideration for admission.
CRITERIA & PREREQUISITES
The College of Health Science Physician Assistant program actively seeks individuals with an undergraduate degree and diverse life experiences who desire to become physician assistants. TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT MUST: • Submit a properly completed application to CASPA. (www.caspaonline.org) • Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (or currently attending) directly to CASPA. • Complete a bachelor's degree and admissions prerequisites prior to enrollment (see Prerequisites section below) • Three letters of recommendation are required; one must be from a physician assistant. Arrange for required letters of evaluation to be sent directly to CASPA. • A minimum of 300 hours of direct patient care experience is required. This may be a volunteer and/or employment position(s).
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