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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Penn State College of Medicine<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://med.psu.edu/education/degree-programs/pa-physician-assistant">Physician Assistant Program</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Virtual Info Session<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wed., June 18<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1:30pm Pacific Time<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FtcsLq75SmSLe7OtWXo6kQ#/registration">REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Our Mission and Goals<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Consistent with the goals of the entire College of Medicine, the
<a href="https://med.psu.edu/education/degree-programs/pa-physician-assistant">Physician Assistant Program</a> emphasizes humanism in medicine, which takes into account the dedication required for individualized and personalized medicine.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The program aims to prepare graduates to be academically, clinically, professionally and culturally competent physician assistants who are devoted to serving patients in their communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Promoting critical thinking, enrolling a diverse student body that is academically qualified and emphasizing primary care and underserved communities are among the program's goals.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Program<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 24-month, 101-credit program awards a <a href="https://med.psu.edu/education/degree-programs/pa-physician-assistant">
Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduates of our <a href="https://med.psu.edu/education/degree-programs/pa-physician-assistant">
Physician Assistant (PA) Program</a> will be equipped with the academic, clinical, professional and cultural skills necessary to deliver effective health care services. They will develop critical thinking abilities and be prepared to offer compassionate, comprehensive
care to improve the health of their patients and communities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Admissions Timeline<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Key Dates</b> - <a href="https://med.psu.edu/education/degree-programs/pa-physician-assistant/admissions">
The two-year PA Program</a> starts at the end of May each year. Typically the 3rd Monday of the month.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Nov. 20:
</b>Date by which you are strongly encouraged to complete your <a href="https://paeaonline.org/resources/member-resources/caspa">
CASPA application</a>, which allows sufficient time for <a href="https://paeaonline.org/resources/member-resources/caspa">
CASPA</a> processing.<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Dec. 1:
</b>Firm deadline by which your primary application must be <a href="https://paeaonline.org/resources/member-resources/caspa">
CASPA</a>-verified to be considered for a May start in the program.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Dec. 15:
</b>Firm deadline by which your secondary application must be completed.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Other<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://issuu.com/pscom2024/docs/com_mc_674351_24_2023-2024_college_of_medicine_ann">Penn State College of Medicine Annual Report</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="Penn%20State%20College%20of%20Medicine%20Mission%20and%20Values">Penn State College of Medicine Mission and Values</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">QUESTIONS? CONTACT<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Physician Assistant Program<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:PSUPAProgram@pennstatehealth.psu.edu">
PSUPAProgram@pennstatehealth.psu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: <a href="tel:17175310003,285595">717-531-0003, ext. 285595</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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