College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Mercer University

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Program Description

The Physician Assistant program is a 28-month program that will award a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) degree at completion. There will be a 13-month didactic phase, followed by a 15-month clinical and professional didactic phase.

Mercer University is a participant in CASPA (Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants, www.caspaonline.org). All applicants are required to complete an application through CASPA and a Supplemental Application in order to be considered for admission into the PA Program.

Successful applicants will be invited to campus for an interview in the spring/summer of 2013 for final consideration for acceptance into the program. A rolling admissions process is used and applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The deadline for the January 2014 Class is August 1, 2013. CASPA will close on March 1, 2013 and will not verify or roll over any applications into their new cycle that will open in April 2013. We use a rolling admissions process and strongly encourage applicants who wish to be considered for the January 2014 entering class to submit their applications, transcripts, and letters of reference to CASPA by March 1, 2013 so that the CASPA application materials will be received early in the admissions process.

Admissions Information

Admission to the Physician Assistant Program is limited to 50 students. Students are selected through a competitive process that includes an online application. Candidates must submit all requested materials in order to be considered. Pre-application advising may be obtained as follows:

1. For general information about the program and the application process read this website thoroughly.

2. If you are currently a Mercer student or live close to the University's Atlanta campus, attend an information session. For times and dates refer to this website (future dates will be added).

3. After familiarizing yourself with the general information, if you have questions specific to your own situation contact the PA Program Admissions staff paprogram@mercer.edu or 678.547.6232).

An application checklist, specific admissions requirements, and Frequently Asked Questions are available online.

Additional information for applicants with foreign coursework and/or credentials is available here.

The Mercer PA Program does not offer advanced placement or transfer credits. Students who have already attended a PA Program are not considered for admission into the Mercer PA Program.