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Which PA Schools Do Not Require Direct Patient Care Experience?

This article provides a list of all PA schools (see below) that DO NOT require direct patient care experience (healthcare experience) along with their PA shadowing requirements. It also includes PA programs that require fewer than 500 hours of direct patient care experience. We also list PA schools here that recommend direct patient care experience but do not require it.

Additional Information For Each School

For each school, we have included the information below if we were able to find it on their website:

• Average hours for direct patient care experience and PA shadowing of accepted students
• Number of shadowing hours or direct patient care experience hours that the school considers competitive
• Examples of direct patient care experience (these examples are not exhaustive)

Where we have written ‘not found’, we were not able to find information for that school.

What are the Easiest PA Schools to Get Into if I Don’t Have Direct Patient Care Experience?

For applicants who are lacking in direct patient care experience, one could say that PA schools that do not have a hard minimum and those with lower minimum cutoffs in terms of patient care hours would likely be easier to get into (assuming you meet their other requirements).

Can I Get into PA School Without Patient Care Experience?

It is possible to get into PA school without any patient care experience, but most applicants who get accepted to PA school have patient care experience.

Advice for PA School Applicants without Direct Patient Care Experience

All PA schools in the United States (even ones that do not require it) prefer applicants with direct patient care experience and physician assistant shadowing experience. Many require these kinds of experiences. If you do not have direct patient care experience, the best way to increase your chances of PA school acceptance is to accrue hours.

What if I Cannot Gain Direct Patient Care Experience Before I Apply to PA School?

If you plan to apply to PA school with little or no direct patient care experience or shadowing, you have to be strategic about where you apply. Remember that many schools set minimum cutoffs for direct patient care hours.

Targeting the right PA schools is key!

When you apply, you should target programs whose minimum requirements you meet. Otherwise, you may run the risk of being rejected by the PA school at the initial screening round. The list below is designed to help you select the right program.

Note: The information provided here is meant to complement any data found on the program’s website. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we advise you to visit the school’s website and communicate with the school directly. Requirements may change and Admissions Helpers cannot guarantee that the information provided here is entirely up-to-date or accurate.

 

List of PA Schools that Require Fewer than 500 Hours of Direct Patient Care Experience

 

AdventHealth University

 Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct patient care experience: Strongly recommended – 2000 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 5098 average hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct patient care experience: Athletic Trainer, Audiologist, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician in a Hospital, Clinical Researcher, Dental Hygienist, MA, Military Corpsman, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Phlebotomist, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy (PT) Assistant, Radiology Technologist, Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Respiratory therapist, Surgical technician

Source: https://www.ahu.edu/programs/ms-physician-assistant-studies/admissions

 

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Central Coast), CA

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.atsu.edu/college-for-healthy-communities/about/faqs

 

Arcadia University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2184 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, Phlebotomist, PT Aide, EMT, Paramedic, MA, Patient Care Technician, Personal Care Assistant, Athletic Trainer, Neurotology Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, EKG Technician

Source: www.arcadia.edu/majors-and-programs/physician-assistant/admission/

 

Arcadia University, DE

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2184 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, Phlebotomist, PT Aide, EMT, Paramedic, MA, Patient Care Technician, Personal Care Assistant, Athletic Trainer, Neurotology Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, EKG Technician

Source: www.arcadia.edu/majors-and-programs/physician-assistant/admission/

 

Ashland University, OH

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.ashland.edu/program/physician-assistant-studies-pa-masters

 

Augsburg University, MN

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – One day with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 2000 hours, paid

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic trainer, nurse, CNA, clinical researcher, community health worker, health educator, dental hygienist, EMT, laboratory/medical technician, MA, medical interpreter, mental health worker, military medic, paramedic, patient care assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist, respiratory therapist, radiology technician, scribe

Source: https://www.augsburg.edu/pa/apply/prerequisites/

 

Augusta University, GA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 100 hours minimum, shadowing in three different settings with a PA is recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 100 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, Certified MA, Medical Scribe, EMT, or Paramedic

Source: www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/pa/requirements.php

 

Austin College, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended, volunteer or paid

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 500 hours minimum of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Medical scribe, certified nurse assistant, physical therapy aide, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, paramedic, phlebotomist, and home health aide

Source: https://paprogram.austincollege.edu/admissions/

 

Baldwin Wallace University, OH

Shadowing Experience: Required – 40 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required but considered

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: None found

Source: www.bw.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admission/

 

Barry University, FL

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended – 1000 hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 1000 hours minimum of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Paramedic, EMT, CNA, MA, phlebotomist, scribe, phlebotomist, surgery technician, athletic trainer, physical therapist

Source: https://www.barry.edu/en/academics/health-sciences/physician-assistant/admission-requirements/

 

Baylor College of Medicine, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.bcm.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/physician-assistant-program/admissions/prerequisites

 

Bethel University, TN

Shadowing Experience: Required – 40 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 250 hours of direct patient care experience and 100 hours of shadowing is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, Pharmacist, PT Assistant, Combat Medic

Source: www.bethelu.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-studies/pa-program-application-acceptance

 

Boston University School of Medicine, MA

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.bu.edu/paprogram-2/admissions/how-to-apply/

 

Butler University, IN

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.butler.edu/pharmacy-health/physician-assistant/admission-information/

 

Chamberlain University, IL

Shadowing Experience: Required – 16 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 300 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.chamberlain.edu/academics/online-health-professions-college/master-of-physician-assistant-studies#admissions

 

Charles R. Drew University, CA

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 2000 hours, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 3168 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: RN, CNA, Medical Scribe, Behavioral Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Pharmacy Technician, MA, Patient Care Technician, Radiology Technician, Phlebotomist, Physical Therapist, PT Aide, Athletic Training, Dental Hygienist, Paramedic, EMT, Respiratory Therapist, Researcher with Patient Care Responsibilities, Optometric Assistant

Source: https://www.cdrewu.edu/cosh/pa

 

Chatham University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 24 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required but considered

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 750 hours of direct patient care experience and 75 hours of PA shadowing is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.chatham.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-studies/admissions-process-and-requirements.html

 

College of Mount Saint Vincent, NY

Shadowing Experience: Highly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, MD, DO, Podiatry, Chiropractor, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Nutritionist, Optometrist, Military Corpsman, Athletic Trainer, EMT, Paramedic, Electrophysiology Technologist, Interventional Vascular Technologist, Radiology Technician, Emergency Room Technician, Rehabilitation Technician, OT/PT Aide, Medical Scribe, Nursing Assistant/Aide, First Responder, Nutritional Educator

Source: mountsaintvincent.edu/graduate-adult/graduate-programs/pa-studies-program/pa-studies-program-admission-criteria-and-requirements/

College of Saint Mary, NE

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.csm.edu/academics/health-human-services/master-science-physician-assistant-studies

 

College of St. Scholastica, MN

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended – 750 hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 750 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, personal care attendant, EMT, paramedic, medical scribe

Source: https://www.css.edu/academics/programs/graduate/master-of-science-pa-medicine/

 

Creighton University – Omaha, NE

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, MA, EMT, clinical nutritionist or dietician, clinical research assistant, community health worker, emergency room technician, lab assistant/phlebotomist, medic or medical corpsman, medical scribe, paramedic, Peace Corps volunteer, phlebotomist, PT aide, RN, licensed practical nurse (LPN), surgical technician

Source: www.creighton.edu/medicine/programs/physician-assistant-mpas/admissions

 

Creighton University – Phoenix, AZ

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, MA, EMT, clinical nutritionist or dietician, clinical research assistant, community health worker, emergency room technician, lab assistant/phlebotomist, medic or medical corpsman, medical scribe, paramedic, Peace Corps volunteer, phlebotomist, PT aide, RN/LPN, surgical technician

Source: www.creighton.edu/medicine/programs/physician-assistant-mpas-phoenix/admissions

 

Daemen College, NY

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 120 hours minimum, paid or volunteer work or shadowing

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.daemen.edu/academics/college-health-professions/physician-assistant/frequently-asked-questions

 

Delaware Valley University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 200 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: delval.edu/programs/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies/pa-admission

 

Dominican University, IL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 750 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 750 hours of direct patient care is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Dietitian, RN, Athletic Trainer, CNA, Medical Assistant, Anesthesia Tech, EMT, Patient Care Tech, Home Health Aide, Ophthalmic Tech, Nurse Aide, PT Aide, Rehab Aide, ER Tech, Phlebotomist, Medical Scribe, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant

Source: https://www.dom.edu/admission/graduate/health-sciences-programs/mmspas/admission-requirements-2023-application-cycle

 

East Carolina University, NC

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 1000 hours of direct patient care is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, paramedic, MA, medical scribe, patient care technician, nurse, surgical tech, athletic trainer, PT aide.

Source: pa.ecu.edu/admissions/

 

Eastern Michigan University, MI

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse, corpsmen, athletic trainer, chiropractic assistant, clinical laboratory technician, dental assistant, dietitian, MA, phlebotomist, physical therapist

Source: catalog.emich.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=40&poid=17698

 

Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 7054 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic trainer, Clinical MA, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Research Assistant, CNA, Dietician, EMT/Paramedic, Medical Esthetician/Cosmetologist, Medical or Patient Care Technician, Mental Health Aide/Professional, Military Corpsman/Medic, Nurse, Nurse’s Aide, Occupational Therapist, Phlebotomist, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Assistant, OT Aid, PT Aid.

Source: www.evms.edu/education/masters_programs/physician_assistant_program/faqs/

 

Elizabethtown College, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 20 hours minimum

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer or shadowing

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, MA, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, physical therapist, PT assistant, occupational therapist, OT assistant, military corpsman, EMT, paramedic, respiratory therapist, speech therapist, surgical technician, phlebotomist, radiology technician, athletic trainer, medical scribe

Source: www.etown.edu/schools/school-of-human-and-health-professions/physician-assistant/program-details.aspx

 

Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – 25 hours minimum

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 400 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Certified athletic trainer, CNA, ECG technician, emergency medicine technician/paramedic, MA, medical scribe, patient care technician/assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist, PT aide, registered nurse, respiratory therapist, and ultrasonographer

Source: www.fdu.edu/academics/colleges-schools/pharmacy/pa/admissions/

 

Faulkner University, AL

Shadowing Experience: Required – 40 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 100 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Allied Healthcare Provider, Emergency Department/Hospital Clinic Technician, MA, CNA, EMT or Paramedic, Operating Room Technician, Emergency Department/Clinic Scribe, Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapist/Aide, Radiology Technician/Technologist, RN/LPN

Source: www.faulkner.edu/graduate/graduate-degrees/physican-assistant-studies-ms-pas/

 

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended – 20 hours minimum

 

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

 

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 1,000 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

 

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic Trainer, Cardiovascular Technologist, CNA, Chiropractor, Dental Hygienist/Assistant, Dietician, EMT/Paramedic, Emergency Room Technician, Epidemiologist, Exercise Physiologist, Hospital Pharmacy Technician, MA, Medical Scribe, Military Corpsman/Medic, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Ophthalmology Technician, Orthopedic Technician, Pharmacist, Phlebotomist, Physical Therapist, PT Assistant, Podiatrist, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technician, Ultrasound Technician, X-Ray Technician, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

 

Source: www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/healthsciences/physicianassistantstudies-mpas-faq

 

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (Our Lady of the Lake College), LA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended 

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 115 hours of PA shadowing and 1537 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Phlebotomy, EKG technician, CNA, nurses, paramedics/EMT, respiratory therapists, clinical laboratory sciences, radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technicians

Source: franu.edu/academics/academic-programs/physician-assistant-studies

 

Franklin College, IN

Shadowing Experience: Required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse, CNA, MA, EMT, paramedic, emergency room technician, scribe, surgical tech, athletic trainer, PT aide

Source: franklincollege.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-science-physician-assistant/admissions-2/admission-requirements/

 

Franklin Pierce University – West Lebanon, NH

Shadowing Experience: Required – 20 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant/nh-in-person/

 

Gannon University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required if applicant has no direct patient care experience – 30 hours minimum

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 30 hours minimum, paid or volunteer or PA shadowing

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/Health-Professions-and-Sciences/Graduate/Master-of-Physician-Assistant-Science/Admission-Requirements/

 

Gannon University, Ruskin, FL

Shadowing Experience: Required if applicant has no direct patient care experience – 30 hours minimum

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 30 hours minimum, paid or volunteer or PA shadowing

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/Health-Professions-and-Sciences/Graduate/Master-of-Physician-Assistant-Science/Admission-Requirements/

 

George Fox University, OR

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended, paid experience,

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Paid Healthcare Experience: Military medic, EMT, paramedic, ER technician, RN, LPN, CNA, MA, medical scribe, phlebotomist, surgical assistant, dental assistant. Different experiences are weighed differently at this program.

Source: https://www.georgefox.edu/pa/admissions/index.html

 

Hardin-Simmons University, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.hsutx.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-program/

 

Harding University, AR

Shadowing Experience: Required – 10 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, ER Tech, EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, CNA, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, Scribe, PT Aid, Hospice Volunteer, Volunteer in Health Care Setting, Medical Missions

Source: www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/allied-health/physician-assistant-program/admission-requirements

 

High Point University, NC

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – 15 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.highpoint.edu/physicianassistant/admission-requirements/

 

Hofstra University, NY

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 50 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Hospital or clinic volunteer, MA, patient care technician, ER Tech, CNA, phlebotomist, nurse, respiratory therapist, EMT, paramedic, pharmacy technician, PT aide, in-person medical scribe

Source: www.hofstra.edu/physician-assistant-studies/ms-applicants.html

 

Idaho State University, ID

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.isu.edu/pa/admission/admission-requirements/

 

Indiana State University, IN

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended – 500 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Phlebotomy, nurse aide, medical assistant

Source: https://www.indstate.edu/health/program/pa

 

Indiana University School of Health & Human Sciences Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program (IUPUI), IN

Shadowing Experience: Required – no minimum hours

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – No minimum hours, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/index.html

 

Johnson & Wales University, RI

Shadowing Experience: Required – no minimum hours

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, CNA, EMT, medical scribe, medic or corpsman, ER technician, paramedic, audiologist, radiology technician, respiratory therapist, phlebotomist, occupational therapist, registered dietitian in a clinical setting, patient care assistant, physical therapist, pharmacist in a clinical setting, exercise physiologist or athletic trainer in a clinical setting.

Source: www.jwu.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-health-and-wellness/physician-assistant-studies/applying-to-the-program.html

 

Kansas State University, KS

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 750 hours of direct patient care hours is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Chiropractor, Foreign Medical Graduate, RN, Paramedic, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Exercise Physiologist, Athletic Trainer, Veterinarian, Corpsman (Navy), Medic (Army), EMT, LPN, CNA, Dental Hygienist, Home Health Aide, Medical Scribe, MA, Clinical Researcher

Source: https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/academics/pa/admission/

 

Kean University, NJ

Shadowing Experience: Required – 20 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Volunteering, medical scribe, PT aide, patient care technician, pharmacy technician, ophthalmology technician, EMT

Source: www.kean.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-studies-ms

 

Kettering College, OH

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: STNA, CNA, EMT or paramedic, lab technician, phlebotomist, medical scribe, EKG technician, surgical technician, pharmacy technician, respiratory care practitioner, radiological technologist, medical mission worker

Source: kc.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admission-requirements/

 

Lake Erie College, OH

Shadowing Experience: Required – 24 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 250 hours, paid or volunteer or shadowing experience

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Shadowing, clinical volunteering, EMT, nurse, CNA, respiratory therapist, paramedic, athletic trainer, pharmacy technician, scribe

Source: www.lec.edu/pa/physician-assistant-admission/

 

Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate, TN

Shadowing Experience: Required – 40 hours minimum with a PA. At least 20 of the hours must be in primary care (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or emergency medicine, or urgent care).

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 150 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, physical therapist/PT aide or assistant, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, EMT/paramedic, CNA, nurse, phlebotomist, medical corpsman, pharmacist assistant, hospital social worker, psychologist, x-ray tech, ER tech, clinical health education, athletic trainer, hospice, dietician, scribe, dental assistant/hygienist, certified pharmacy technician.

Source: www.lmunet.edu/school-of-medical-sciences/pa-harrogate/admissions/admissions-criteria

 

Lincoln Memorial University – Tampa, FL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.lmunet.edu/school-of-medical-sciences/pa-tampa/admissions

 

Lincoln Memorial University – Knoxville, TN

Shadowing Experience: Required – 24 hours minimum with a PA, MD, DO, DPM, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.lmunet.edu/school-of-medical-sciences/pa-knoxville/application-and-admission

 

Lipscomb University, TN

Shadowing Experience: Required – no minimum hours, with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 68 hours of shadowing and 3604 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse, CNA, MA, patient care technician, athletic trainer, PT assistant, paramedic, EMT, emergency room technician, home health aide, and phlebotomist

Source: www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-studies

 

Lock Haven University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.lockhaven.edu/physicianassistant/#tab-3

 

Louisiana State University – Health Sciences Center Shreveport, LA

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 80 hours minimum, patient contact or shadowing

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Shadowing, LPN, RN, EMT

Source: www.lsuhs.edu/departments/allied-health-professions-departments/physician-assistant/admissions

 

Louisiana State University – New Orleans, LA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 80 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, licensed vocational nurse, MA, medical scribe, medical technologist, military medical corpsman, nursing assistant, paramedic, psychiatric technician, radiologic technician, respiratory therapist, chiropractor, registered nurse, volunteer

Source: alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/pa/docs/AdmissionsGuidelines-RevisedOct2022.pdf

 

Marietta College, OH

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2615 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse, nursing assistant, phlebotomist, paramedic, MA, athletic trainer

Source: www.marietta.edu/pa-admissions

 

Marquette University, WI

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer experience

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.marquette.edu/physician-assistant/frequently-asked-questions.php

 

Marshall University, WV

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/

 

Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences), VA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: https://marybaldwin.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/masters-admissions-requirements-for-health-sciences-programs/#Physician-Assistant-MSPA

 

MCPHS University – Manchester, NH / Worcester, MA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended – 250 to 500 hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.mcphs.edu/academics/programs/physican-assistant-studies-mpas-accelerated

 

MCPHS University- Boston, MA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-physician-assistant-studies/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-studies-mpas

 

Medical University of South Carolina, SC

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 1000 or more hours of Direct Patient Care Experience is considered competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, Chiropractor, Clinical Psychologist, Navy Corpsman, Dental Hygienist, Dietitian/Nutritionist, EEG/EKG Tech, EMT/Paramedic, ER Tech, Exercise Physiologist/Athletic Trainer, Home Health Aide, Medic (Army), MA, Nurse, OT Assistant, Patient Care Assistant/Tech, PT Assistant, Physician, Phlebotomist, Respiratory Therapist, Scribe

Source: chp.musc.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admissions

 

Meharry Medical College, TN

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: home.mmc.edu/admissions/school-of-graduate-studies-research/physician-assistant-program/admissions-physician-assistant-program/#1633017055009-c3c1aec5-d92a

 

Mercy College of Ohio, OH

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: mercycollege.edu/academics/programs/graduate/physician-assistant-studies

 

Mercyhurst University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.mercyhurst.edu/academics/grad/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements

 

Miami University, OH

Shadowing Experience: Required – 20 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 200 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse’s Aide, Nursing Assistant, MA, EMT, PT Aide, Paramedic

Source: miamioh.edu/cas/graduate-programs/physician-associate/admission-requirements.html

 

Miami-Dade College, FL

Shadowing Experience: Required – 100 hours minimum with a MD, DO, PA, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.mdc.edu/physicianassistant/admissions.aspx

 

Michigan State University, MI

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: pa.com.msu.edu/future-students/admission-requirements

 

Middle Tennessee State University, TN

Shadowing Experience: Required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Medical scribe does not count

Source: www.mtsu.edu/programs/physician-assistant-studies-ms/requirements

 

Midwestern University – Downers Grove, IL

Shadowing Experience: Required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.midwestern.edu/admissions/apply/master-of-medical-sciences-in-physician-assistant-studies-in-downers-grove

 

Midwestern University (Glendale), AZ

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/master-of-medical-sciences-in-physician-assistant-studies-az

 

Milligan University, TN

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum, patient care or observation

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Shadowing, CNA, Patient Care Technician, MA, Paramedic, EMT, Nurse, Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist or PT Assistant, Occupational Therapist or OT Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Athletic Trainer, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Scribe, Radiology Technician, Home Health Aid, Chiropractor, Dietician, Nuclear Medicine Technician, Exercise Physiologist, Operating Room Technician, Phlebotomist, Dental Hygienist

Source: www.milligan.edu/programs/pa/

 

Mississippi College, MS

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 1000 hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Two years of Direct Patient Care Experience is highly competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: RN, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic, Physical Therapist, EMT, Patient Care Tech, Radiology Technologist, Certified Athletic Trainer, CNA, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech

Source: https://www.mc.edu/academics/departments/pa/admissions

 

Mississippi State University – Meridian, MS

Shadowing Experience: Required – 20 hours minimum with a DO, MD, or PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 80 hours minimum, volunteer or paid

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 2000 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, licensed vocational nurse, MA, medical scribe, medical technologist, military medical corpsman, nursing assistant, paramedic, psychiatric technician, radiologic technician, respiratory therapist, chiropractor, registered nurse

Source: www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/physician-assistant/admissions/

 

Monmouth University, NJ

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer, up to 20 shadowing hours with a PA will count towards this requirement

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2767 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT/Paramedic, CNA, LPN, MA, medical scribe, OT Assistant, PT Assistant, phlebotomist

Source: www.monmouth.edu/graduate/ms-physician-assistant/admission-requirements/

 

New York Institute of Technology, NY

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Dental hygienist, doula, EMT, home health aide, MA, military medical/clinical specialist, nursing assistant, nurse, occupational therapist, paramedic, phlebotomist, PT assistant

Source: www.nyit.edu/health_professions/physician_assistant_studies_admissions_information

 

North Greenville University, SC

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 4506 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, paramedic, nurse, CNA, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, athletic trainer, MA

Source: ngu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-greer-online/pa-admissions/

 

Northeastern State University, OK

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, phlebotomist, nursing aide, home health care

aide, hospice volunteer, community mental health volunteer

Source: academics.nsuok.edu/healthprofessions/DegreePrograms/Graduate/PhysicianAssistantStudies/ApplyingforAdmission/default.aspx

 

Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Highly recommended, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 30 months of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/fortlauderdale/faq.html

 

Nova Southeastern University – Fort Myers, FL

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Highly recommended, paid or volunteer, should include exposure to PAs or NPs

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/fort-myers/faq.html

 

Nova Southeastern University – Jacksonville, FL

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Highly recommended, paid or volunteer, should include exposure to PAs or NPs

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/jacksonville/faq.html

 

Nova Southeastern University – Orlando, FL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Highly recommended, paid or volunteer, should include exposure to PAs or NPs

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: healthsciences.nova.edu/pa/orlando/faq.html

 

Ohio Dominican University, OH

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, Patient Care Associate, Phlebotomist, MA, Dietician/Nutritionist, EMT, Medical Mission Trips, Medical Scribe, Dental Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Athletic Trainer

Source: www.ohiodominican.edu/academics/graduate/physician-assistant-program/faqs

 

Ohio University, OH

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – No minimum hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2174 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic Trainer, MA, Military Medic, Corpsman or Technician, Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic/EMT, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Radiology Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technician

Source: www.ohio.edu/chsp/rehab/physician-assistant/faq

 

Oklahoma City University, OK

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.okcu.edu/phyician-assistant/faq#patientcare

 

Oklahoma State University, OK

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 169 hours of shadowing and 3638 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: medicine.okstate.edu/pa/prospective-students.html

 

Pace University – Pleasantville, NY

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended – 40 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2168 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.pace.edu/college-health-professions/departments/physician-assistant/pleasantville/admissions

 

Pace University – Lenox Hill Hospital, NY

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2397 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT/paramedic, patient care assistant, MA, phlebotomist, home health aide, ER scribe

Source: www.pace.edu/college-health-professions/departments/physician-assistant/nyc/apply

 

Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required –16 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Military corpsman, nurse, CNA, PT, OT, OT assistant, respiratory therapist, speech therapist, paramedic, EMT, first responder, surgical technician, phlebotomist, EKG technician

Source: www.pct.edu/catalog/selective-admission-criteria-process/physician-assistant-studies

 

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA

Shadowing Experience: Highly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist, LPN, EMT, paramedic, scribe, medical translator, PT aide, patient navigator, mental health aide

Source: www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/physician-assistant-studies/apply.html 

 

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia Campus, GA

Shadowing Experience: Highly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist, LPN, EMT, paramedic, scribe, medical translator, PT aide, patient navigator, mental health aide

Source: www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/physician-assistant-studies/apply.html

 

Presbyterian College, SC

Shadowing Experience: Required – 50 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer or shadowing

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, EMT, paramedic, medic or medical corpsman, peace corps volunteer, lab assistant/ phlebotomist, health care-related technician, RN, emergency room technician, surgical technician, hospital technician, clinical nutritionist or dietician, clinical research assistant, community health worker, CAN, PT aide, medical technologist, phlebotomist, scribe

Source: www.presby.edu/academics/graduate-professional/physician-assistant-program/admissions-pa-program/requirements-pa-program/

 

Randolph-Macon College, VA

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.rmc.edu/departments/pa/admissions

 

Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Volunteer work in hospital, nursing home, hospice and/or health care facilities, healthcare shadowing

Source: www.rit.edu/study/physician-assistant-bs-ms#admission-requirements

 

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, UT

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic Trainer, Dental Hygienist, Dietician, Emergency Room Technician, Medical/Nursing Assistant, Military Medic or Corpsman, Nurse, Ophthalmology Technician, Paramedic/EMT, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, PT Assistant, Radiologic Technician, Surgical Technologist, Volunteer Experience in a Hospice, Medical Mission, Nursing Home, Peace Corps

Source: rm.edu/mpas/info/#requirements

 

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, IL

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 800 hours of direct patient care is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/college-of-health-professions/degree-programs/physician-assistant-practice-ms/application-requirements/

 

Rutgers University, NJ

Shadowing Experience: Required – No minimum hours

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – No minimum hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Median of 972 hours of direct patient care experience (Range 40 to 4170 hours).

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, nursing assistant/aide, nurse, EMT, patient care technician, PT assistant, hospice volunteer

Source: shp.rutgers.edu/physician-assistant/master-of-science-physician-assistant-program/

 

Saint Elizabeth University, NJ

Shadowing Experience: Required – 16 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, paramedic, MA, nursing, PCA, surgical technician, dietician, athletic trainer, and PT aide

Source: www.steu.edu/academics/aas/physician-assistant/ms-in-physician-assistant/admission-requirements

 

Saint Francis University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 40 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 60 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, paramedic or military medic/hospital corpsman

Source: www.francis.edu/academics/degrees-programs/physician-assistant-science

 

Saint Joseph’s University (Univ. of the Sciences), PA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 350 hours minimum, volunteer or paid

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic trainer, cardiac bypass technician,

cardiovascular perfusionist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, dietician, CNA, clinical nutritionist, clinical research assistant, community health worker, emergency room technician, EKG technician, EMT, foreign medical graduate (physician), home healthcare aide, laboratory assistant, MA, medical corpsman, medical scribe, military medic, nurse, midwife, nurse anesthetist, nursing assistant, occupational therapist, OT Aide, orthopedic technician, paramedic, phlebotomist, physical therapist, PT aide, prosthetist, radiographer/radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, speech therapist, surgical technician, OR tech, ultrasound technician

Source: www.sju.edu/degree-programs/master-physician-assistant-studies-mspas

 

Salus University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 20 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Shadowing, clinical research with patient contact, dental hygienist, dietician, EMT, paramedic, military medic/corpsman, CNA, MA, laboratory technician, phlebotomist, athletic trainer, nurse, midwife

Source: www.salus.edu/Colleges/Health-Sciences-Education-Rehabilitation/Physician-Assistant/Application-Process.aspx

 

Samford University, AL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 889 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies

 

Seton Hall University, NJ

Shadowing Experience: Considered

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 100 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse practitioner, nurse, CNA, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, athletic trainer, paramedic, EMT, PT assistant/ aide, phlebotomist, emergency room technician, surgical technician, certified medical home health aide, MA, patient care assistant, registered pharmacist, registered dietitian

Source: www.shu.edu/physician-assistant/admission-requirements.cfm#healthcare

 

Seton Hill University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 12 hours minimum with at least three PAs

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.setonhill.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-ms/ms-in-physician-assistant-application-and-admission-information/

 

Shenandoah University, VA

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2621 hours of direct patient care experience and 108 hours of shadowing experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.su.edu/physician-assistant/prospective-students-new/

 

Slippery Rock University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 50 hours minimum with NP, MD, DO, or PA-C. Of this, at least 25 hours must be with two PAs in two different fields of medicine.

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 300 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2746 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.sru.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-studies-master-of-science

 

South College – Asheville, NC

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.south.edu/programs/asheville-physician-assistant-program/admissions/

 

South College – Atlanta, GA

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 1489 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/atlanta/admissions/#requirements

 

South College – Knoxville, TN

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 1577 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, EMT

Source: www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/knoxville/admissions/

 

South College – Nashville, TN

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 3794 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, EMT

Source: www.south.edu/programs/master-health-science-physician-assistant-studies/nashville/admissions/#applications

 

South University in Savannah, GA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With an MD, DO, PA, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Physical therapist, respiratory therapist, EMT/paramedic, nurse, CNA

Source: www.southuniversity.edu/savannah/physician-assistant-ms#program-details-tabs

 

South University, Austin, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With an MD, DO, PA, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Physical therapist, respiratory therapist, EMT/paramedic, nurse, CNA

Source: www.southuniversity.edu/austin/physician-assistant-ms

 

South University – Richmond, VA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With an MD, DO, PA, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Physical therapist, respiratory therapist, EMT/paramedic, nurse, CNA

Source: www.southuniversity.edu/richmond/physician-assistant-ms

 

South University – Tampa, FL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With an MD, DO, PA, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Physical therapist, respiratory therapist, EMT/paramedic, nurse, CNA

Source: www.southuniversity.edu/tampa/physician-assistant-ms

 

South University, West Palm Beach, FL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With an MD, DO, PA, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Physical therapist, respiratory therapist, EMT/paramedic, nurse, CNA

Source: www.southuniversity.edu/west-palm-beach/physician-assistant-ms

 

Southern Illinois University, IL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.siumed.edu/paprogram/prerequisites

 

Springfield College, MA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 30 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 470 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic trainer, CNA, clinical nutritionist, clinical research assistant, Emergency room technician, EMT, exercise physiologist, nurse, nurse’s aide, medical corpsman, MA, mental health technician, occupational therapist, OT assistant,

paramedic, Peace Corps volunteer, phlebotomist, physical therapist, PT assistant, radiology technician, rehabilitation assistant, respiratory therapist, scribe

Source: springfield.edu/programs/physician-assistant-studies-masters-degree/physician-assistant-prerequisite-information

 

St. John’s University, NY

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.stjohns.edu/academics/programs/physician-assistant-master-science

 

Stanford University, CA

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 500 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 3782 hours of direct patient care experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic trainer, behavioral health technician, CNA, clinical pharmacist, dietician, EMT, MA, medical scribe, military medic, nutritionist, paramedic, physical therapist, physical therapy aide, radiology technician, nurse, respiratory therapist, sonographer

Source: https://med.stanford.edu/pa/admissions/frequently-asked-admissions-questions.html

 

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, PA

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended – 100 hours minimum with an MD, DO, or PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 400 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Certified Athletic Trainer, Cardiovascular, Perfusionist, Caregiver, Dietician, Emergency Room Technician, EMT/Paramedic, Exercise Physiologist, Foreign Medical Graduate – Physician, Home Healthcare Aid, MA/Technologist, Medical Corpsman, Clinical Research, Medical Scribe, Midwife, Nurse, Nursing Assistant/CNA, Orthopedics Technician, Phlebotomist, Physical Therapist or PT Aid, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist/Technician, Surgical Technician, X-ray/Ultrasound Technician

Source: medicine.temple.edu/education/physician-assistant program/admissions/requirements#experience

 

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/master-physician-assistant-studies/admissions-requirements.aspx

 

The CUNY School of Medicine, NY

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.ccny.cuny.edu/csom/pa-program-requirements

 

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern School of Health Professions, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, paramedic, nurse, scribe, MA, CNA, ER tech, PT aide, phlebotomist, pharmacy tech, clinical research assistant

Source: www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/programs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/requirements.html

 

Thiel College, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 40 hours minimum with an MD, DO, PA, or NP. At least 16 of those hours must be with two PAs in two different fields of medicine

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.thiel.edu/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant/grad-pa-apply

 

Thomas Jefferson University – New Jersey Campus, NJ

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nursing, nursing assistant, MA, EMT, paramedic, athletic training, clinical volunteer experience

Source: www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/health-professions/departments-programs/health-science-clinical-practice/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-east-falls/applying.html

 

Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus, PA

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nursing, nursing assistant, MA, EMT, paramedic,

athletic training, clinical volunteer experience

Source: www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/health-professions/departments-programs/health-science-clinical-practice/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-center-city/applying.html

 

Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus, PA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nursing, nursing assistant, MA, EMT, paramedic, athletic training, clinical volunteer experience

Source: www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/health-professions/departments-programs/health-science-clinical-practice/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-east-falls/applying.html

 

Touro College – Long Island, NY

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Volunteer in emergency department or medical office, MA, nurse’s aide, phlebotomist, nurse, respiratory therapist EMT paramedic

Source: shs.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-long-island/admissions/admission-requirements/

 

Touro College – Manhattan, NY

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Volunteer in emergency department or medical office, MA, nurse’s aide, phlebotomist, nurse, respiratory therapist EMT paramedic

Source: shs.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-manhattan/admissions/admission-requirements/

 

Touro University (Middletown), NY

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 200 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Volunteer in emergency department or medical office, MA, nurse’s aide, phlebotomist, nurse, respiratory therapist EMT paramedic

Source: shs.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant/physician-assistant-middletown/admissions/admissions-requirements/

 

Trevecca Nazarene University, TN

Shadowing Experience: Required –10 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, Patient Care Technician, Surgical Technician, Scribe, CNA, Nurse, EMT/Paramedic, OT/PT, OT Assistant or PT Assistant, Phlebotomist, Respiratory Therapist, ER Technician, Lab Technician, Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Dietician

Source: www.trevecca.edu/academics/program/physician-assistant

 

Trine University, IN

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.trine.edu/academics/majors-degrees/graduate/master-physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements.aspx

 

Union College, NE

Shadowing Experience: Required – No minimum hours

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 240 hours minimum at the time of application, 480 hours minimum at the time of matriculation into program

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, CNA, Medical Scribe, Patient Care Technician, Lab Technician, PT Technician, Pharmacy Technician

Source: ucollege.edu/pa/apply

 

University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Highly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 3526 direct patient care hours and 97 hours of shadowing

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse, surgical technician, athletic trainer, x-ray technologist, patient care technician, medical technologist

Source: www.uab.edu/shp/cds/physician-assistant-studies/admissions

 

University of Charleston, WV

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Applicants who possess direct patient care experience will be most competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, CNA, military medic or corpsman, nurse, paramedic, EMT, athletic trainer, surgical tech, radiologic tech, and phlebotomist

Source: www.ucwv.edu/academics/school-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-program/admissions/pa-traditional-admission/

 

University of Colorado, CO

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Highly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Median of 2010 direct patient care hours and 82 shadowing hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students

 

University of Dayton, OH

Shadowing Experience: Required – 20 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 230 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/pa/admission_requirements.php

 

University of Evansville, IN

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.evansville.edu/majors/physicianassistant/requirements.cfm

 

University of Findlay, OH

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.findlay.edu/health-professions/physician-assistant-ma/program-requirements

 

University of Kentucky – Lexington, KY

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – No minimum hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Median of 1952 direct patient care hours and 70 shadowing hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, EMT, CMA, Medical Technician, Professional Hospice Volunteer, PT Assistant, Athletic Training, Scribe

Source: www.uky.edu/chs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/pre-reqs

 

University of Kentucky – Morehead, KY

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – No minimum hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience:  Median of 1952 direct patient care hours and 70

shadowing hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, EMT, CMA, Medical Technician, Professional Hospice Volunteer, PT Assistant, Athletic Training, Scribe

Source: www.uky.edu/chs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/pre-reqs

 

University Of La Verne, CA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found  

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: health.laverne.edu/physician-assistant/admission/

 

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, TX

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2651 direct patient care hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.umhb.edu/graduate/physician-assistant/prospective-students#1845

 

University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), MD

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 1400 hours minimum

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 4001 hours of Direct Patient Care Experience

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, MA, Medical Scribe, Paramedic, EMT, Respiratory Therapist

Source: https://graduate.umaryland.edu/mshs-pa-umb/Admission-Requirements-/

 

University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended – 8 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 37 shadowing hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: CNA, EMT, MA, Nurse’s Aide, Medical Technician

Source: med.umkc.edu/pa/requirements/

 

University of Mount Union, OH

Shadowing Experience: Required – 40 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 40 hours of direct patient care is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.mountunion.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant-studies

 

University of Nebraska Medical Center, NE

Shadowing Experience: Recommended                      

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 2000 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/education/pa/admissions/preference.html

 

University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth, TX

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.unthsc.edu/school-of-health-professions/physician-assistant-studies/admissions-information/

 

University of Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, OK

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With three PAs in three different fields

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: medicine.ouhsc.edu/prospective-students/degree-programs/physician-associate-program/prospective-applicants/faq

 

University of Oklahoma – Tulsa, OK

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.ou.edu/tulsa/community_medicine/scm-pa-program/admission

 

University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne), IN

Shadowing Experience: Considered

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average is 2549 direct patient care hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: majors.sf.edu/physician-assistant-studies/

 

University of Saint Joseph, CT

Shadowing Experience: Required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 250 hours minimum, can include volunteer work or clinical research

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Paramedic, EMT, nurse, CNA, MA, patient care associated, phlebotomist, physical therapist, dental hygienist, mental health worker

Source: www.usj.edu/academics/sppas/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/

 

University of South Alabama, AL

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 100 hours minimum, paid or volunteer 

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average is 1708 direct patient care hours and 59 PA shadowing hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Armed Services: Medic/Military Corpsman, Athletic Trainer, Caregiver/Home Health Aide, Chiropractor, Clinical Nutritionist or Dietitian, Community Health Worker, Dental Assistant/Hygienist, EMT/EMS/Paramedic, Massage Therapist, Medical Aide/Assistant/Technician, Radiology, PT, OT, EMT, MA, CNA, Nursing Aide, ER, Surgical Tech, Mental/Behavioral Health Counselor, Optometric Technician, Nurse, OT, PT, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Care Tech, Phlebotomist, Firefighter with Medical Calls

Source: www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/pa/admissions.html

 

University of Southern California (LA), CA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – 20 hours with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 4119 direct patient care hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, nurse, MA, medical scribe, medical technologist, military medical corpsman, nursing assistant, paramedic, psychiatric technician, radiologic technician, respiratory therapist, chiropractor, registered nurse

Source: keck.usc.edu/physician-assistant-program/admission/

 

University of Tampa, FL

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 750 hours minimum experience

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: 750 hours of direct patient care experience or more is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: https://www.ut.edu/graduate-degrees/physician-assistant-medicine-program/frequently-asked-questions

 

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis), TN

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: MA, physical therapist, PT aide/assistant, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, EMT/paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, CNA, nurse’s aide, phlebotomist, medical corpsman, pharmacy technician, X‐ray technician, surgical technician, medical technician, emergency room technician, athletic trainer, chiropractor, dietician, medical scribe

Source: www.uthsc.edu/physician-assistant/documents/admission-checklist.pdf

 

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.utrgv.edu/pa/faqs/index.htm

 

University of Texas HS Center at San Antonio

Shadowing Experience: Strongly recommended – With a PA, MD, DO, or NP

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 1991 direct patient care hours (range 0 to 11280) and 186 shadowing hours (range 0 to 4480)

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: uthscsa.edu/health-professions/programs/physician-assistant-studies-ms/admissions

 

University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, TX

Shadowing Experience: Considered

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required but considered

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 2280 direct patient care hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.utmb.edu/som/physician-assistant/admissions-application

 

University of Toledo, OH

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.utoledo.edu/med/grad/pa/admissions.html

 

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, WI

Shadowing Experience: Not found

Direct Patient Care Experience: Strongly recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 1000 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Nurse, EMT, paramedic, radiology technician, respiratory therapist, PT aide, patient care technician, athletic trainer, phlebotomist, certified MA, laboratory/medical technician, CNA, mental health worker

Source: www.uwlax.edu/grad/physician-assistant-studies/admission-requirements/

 

Wagner College, NY

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: wagner.edu/physician-assistant/bs-ms/admissions/

 

West Chester University, PA

Shadowing Experience: Required – 4 hours minimum with a PA

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 400 hours minimum at the time of application, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 3291 direct patient care hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Scribe, EMT-B, CNA, paramedic, athletic trainer, social worker, registered dietician, radiology technician, laboratory technician, clinical researcher, respiratory therapist, nurse

Source: www.wcupa.edu/healthSciences/physicianAssistant/admissions.aspx

 

West Coast University, TX

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: westcoastuniversity.edu/programs/master-physician-assistant/dallas

 

West Liberty University, WV

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: westliberty.edu/physician-assistant/admissions/prerequisites/

 

West Virginia University, WV

Shadowing Experience: Required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 80 hours minimum, paid or unpaid

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: More than 80 hours of direct patient care experience is competitive

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Shadowing a physician or PA, working as a patient care aid, MA, respiratory/occupational/physical therapist, paramedic, EMT, or scribe

Source: medicine.wvu.edu/physician-assistant-studies/admission/application-requirements/

 

Western University of Health Sciences, CA

Shadowing Experience: Not required

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: prospective.westernu.edu/health-sciences/mspa/requirements/

 

Wichita State University, KS

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Athletic Trainer, Chiropractic Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dialysis Aide, EMT, MA, Medical Social Worker, Medical Technologist, Mental Health Care Counselor, Military Corpsmen, Nurse, Nurse Aide, Optometry Assistant, Operating Room Technologist, Paramedic, Phlebotomist, PT Assistant, Physical/Occupational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Scribe, X-Ray Technologist

Source: www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/pa/documents/web-documents/mpa-admission-info.php

 

Xavier University of Louisiana, LA

Shadowing Experience: Recommended – With a PA, MD or DO

Direct Patient Care Experience: Required – 80 hours minimum, paid or volunteer

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience:  Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, Nurse, MA, Medical Scribe, Medical Technologist, Military Medical Corpsman, Nursing Assistant, Paramedic, Psychiatric or Radiologic Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic, Chiropractor, Registered Nurse

Source: www.xula.edu/physician-assistant-program/physician-assistant-program-how-to-apply.html

 

Yale University, CT

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Recommended – 1000 hours

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Average of 3967 hours

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: EMT, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, CNA, ER Tech, Physical Therapy Aide, Medical Scribe, Personal Care Provider

Source: https://medicine.yale.edu/pa/admissions/prerequisites/experience/

 

Yeshiva University, NY

Shadowing Experience: Recommended

Direct Patient Care Experience: Not required

Competitive or Average Clinical Experience: Not found

Examples of Direct Patient Care Experience: Not found

Source: www.yu.edu/katz/physician-assistant/faq

Why You Should Not Rule Out a PA School if They Require More Hours of Direct Patient Care Experience

Than You Have Accrued

For direct patient care hours, if you fall below a PA school’s minimum requirements, remember that some PA schools allow applicants to accrue some or all of their patient experience hours after submitting their CASPA application. You will see that for the schools listed above, if we found information on when the PA school wants patient care hours completed, we included it for the school.

Example PA School Applicant

Imagine Joey submits his PA school application with 380 hours of direct patient care experience as a phlebotomist in May for to start PA school the next summer. Can Joey apply to a PA school that requires at least 500 hours of direct patient care experience?

It will depend on the school. Joey would not be eligible to apply to a PA school that requires 500 hours minimum of direct patient care experience at the time of the CASPA application. But he would be able to apply to a PA school that requires a minimum of 500 hours by June of the year he is starting PA school, provided he plans to continue gaining at least 120 hours of direct patient care experience before that June.

 

See List of PA Schools That Require Between 500 and 999 Hours of Direct Patient Care Experience

See List of PA Schools That Require 1000 Hours or More of Direct Patient Care Experience