Oregon Health Sciences University
Physician Assistant 2008-2009
- Degree:
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One year of General Biology (with lab) | BI 211, 212, & 213 Principles of Biology (preferred) or BI 101,102, & 103 (may be acceptable) |
15 (12) |
| One year of General Chemistry (with lab) | CH 221, 222, & 223 General Chemistry (preferred) or CH 104, 105, & 106 (may be acceptable) |
15 |
| One year Human Anatomy & Physiology (with lab) | BI 231, 232, & 233 Human Anatomy & Physiology | 12 |
| Microbiology (with lab) | BI 234 Microbiology | 5 |
| Statistics | MTH 243 Statistics | 4 |
| General or Developmental Psychology | PSY 201 Gen Psychology or PSY 215 Human Development | 4 |
| Computer Proficiency | Coursework or experience | |
| Upper Division Science Coursework in organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, pathophysiology, pharmacology | Take at 4-year institution | |
| Minimum 1 year of health care experience is required | Minimum 1 year of health care experience is required | |
Notes
- This is a Master's degree program. A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university is required prior to enrollment in the Physician Assistant program. No particular major is preferred, but a broad educational background is encouraged. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required - average GPA of admitted students is 3.5
- Minimum of one year in a responsible health care position with preference given to those with health care experience involving direct patient care.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required, cannot be older than 5 years.
The science courses listed above have numerous prerequisites – math is important for all of them. Please see an Academic Advisor for help with an academic plan.
In lieu of individual appointments, the PA Program will host several Informational Sessions during the spring and summer months. Dates for Informational Sessions will be posted on the website. Please email additional questions to
Colleen Schierholtz, schierhc@ohsu.edu.
Additional Requirements
Application deadline: November 1st. All prerequisite course work must be completed with a grade C or better by the end of fall quarter/semester (preferably) but required by matriculation. Completing prerequisites prior to application deadline makes for a stronger application. However, the Admissions Committee will consider applicants with prerequisites to be completed prior to matriculation. A personal on-campus interview is required of selected applicants.
Selection process
The admissions committee will evaluate applicants based on their proven academic competence and potential, their understanding of the PA profession and their commitment to primary care and underserved populations. Personal interviews are offered to the most qualified applicants. The selection process is highly competitive.
Typical applicants have approximately 2.5 year of health care experience in the following fields: Medical technologist, medical assistant, EMT/paramedic, peace corps volunteer, lab assistant/ phlebotomist, health care-related technicians, clinical research assistant, community health worker, CNA, physical therapy aide.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: July 2008