Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University
24 North Walnut Street
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

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*Last updated March 15th, 2024

General Information

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Frostburg State University's Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in compassionate patient-centered care. Students will learn best practices, use innovative technology, and work in interprofessional teams to deliver quality care, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas in Maryland and beyond. Frostburg State University Physician Assistant graduates will have a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community service.

Unique Program Features: Our PA program prepares students to provide high-quality care in rural and underserved communities. Located in a small town surrounded by natural beauty, we provide an intimate, rural learning environment while remaining near major cities for clinical rotations. Our curriculum emphasizes knowledge and skills essential for treating underserved populations. Students complete rotations at community clinics and critical access hospitals, gaining firsthand experience with rural medicine.

Curriculum Focus: Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning

Credentials Offered: Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)

Doctorate Degree Offered: No information provided

Type of Masters Degree: MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science, MMS/MMSc-PA: Master of Medical Science in PA Studies

Program Length: 24 Months

Start Month: May 2025

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 25

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: Yes

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Admission Type: Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 11/01/2024

Deadline Requirement: Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.

Supplemental Application: Yes

Supplemental Deadline: 11/01/2024

Supplemental Application Fee: No information provided

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: No

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Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates: Yes

Tuition: No information provided

Resident Tuition: $70,559

Non-Resident Tuition: $100,043

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,500

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

International Applicants Accepted: Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

International Application Link

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 17

Male: 8

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: 2

Black or African American: 4

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: 1

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: -

White: 16

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 2

Types of References Required: Employee/Supervisor; PA

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.00

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: 3.00

Standardized Test(s) Required: None

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Hours Needed: 500

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No Requirement

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Recommended but not required

Paid Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: 500

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No Requirement

Other Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Required

Shadowing a Physician: Recommended but not required

Shadowing other health care provider: Recommended but not required

Clinical and/or non-clinical research: Recommended but not required

Virtual Health Care Accepted: No

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: Yes

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: 10 Years

Human Anatomy: 8 Credit(s), Lab Required

Biochemistry: 4 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s)

Chemistry (general): 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Organic Chemistry: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Medical Terminology: 1 Credit(s)

Psychology: 3 Credit(s)