Program Overview

Physician Assistant Program

The Physician Assistant program at the CU School of Medicine is a graduate-level program awarding a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) upon completion. The 35-month, full-time curriculum provides comprehensive physician assistant education in primary care across the lifespan, with expanded training in pediatrics and care of the medically underserved.

Admissions Procedures

• How to apply: Information on deadlines, the CASPA application, the supplemental application, and CASPer.
• Admissions process: An overview of requirements, application processing, and interviews.
• Admissions Timeline: Table outlining the admissions timeline from application to orientation.

Prerequisites and Program Requirements

• Information on prerequisites, including minimum GPAs, courses required before applying, courses required before matriculation, and coursework taken outside the U.S.
• A Prerequisite Worksheet is available to help determine what prerequisite coursework is still outstanding.
• A list of advisors at local institutions is also available.
• CHAPA Technical Standards: Outlines the technical standards required for admission, promotion, and graduation.

Program Details

• One class of 44 students is enrolled in the summer semester each year through a competitive admissions process.
• The program provides comprehensive physician assistant education in primary care across the lifespan, with expanded training in pediatrics and care of the medically underserved.

Statistics

• Admission Statistics: Detailed statistics including number of applications received, average cumulative GPA, and average science GPA of admitted classes for the last two years.
• Graduate Statistics: Students pursue various specialties after graduation from family medicine and pediatrics to surgery and emergency medicine.

Curriculum and Specialized Tracks

• Curriculum & Specialized Tracks: Information on the curriculum and specialized tracks available in the program.

Further Information

• What is a Physician Assistant: Find out more about the PA profession.
• Tuition, Financial Aid, and Expenses: Information on CO residency, scholarships, tuition, and financial aid.
• Student Right-to-Know Information: Find out more regarding your legal rights as a student.

Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program (CHA/PA)

• The program is located at the CU Anschutz, Fitzsimons Building, 13001 East 17th Place, Room E7019, Mail Stop F543, Aurora, CO 80045.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.