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Marist College

(845) 575-3308

Physician Assistant Program 3399 North Road Allied Health Bldg
Poughkeepsie, NY

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*Last updated February 2023

Deadlines

Application Deadline
12/01/2023
Supplemental Application
No
Supplemental Deadline
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided
Deposit
$1,500
Deposit Refundable
No

Program Info

CASPA Member
Yes
Program Length in Months
24
Start Month
June
Part-time Option
No
Academic Terms
Semesters
Total Number of Terms
6
Program Credit Hours
90
Estimated Incoming Class Size
59

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
44
Male
10
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
1
Black or African American
3
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
1
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
0.0
White
41
Distance Campuses
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Primary Credentials
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters
MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Pre-Professional Phase
No
Accept Transfer Students
No
Accept International Applicants
No
Only Accept Pre-Professional
No information provided
Special Tracks
No
Unique Program Features
Dedicated classroom & skills lab open 24/7 to students, Gross dissection cadaver lab in a state of the art anatomy lab, Simulation Suite on site, 2 clinical electives, Instruction in point of care ultrasound plus clinical elective rotation in Point of Care Ultrasound, Clinical rotations in the US Virgin Islands and Indian Health Services, Sense of community with students, faculty, and staff
Support for Veterans
<strong>Veteran faculty</strong>: Faculty members who have veteran status.;<strong>Yellow Ribbon program</strong>: Institutional participation in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon/yellow_ribbon_info_schools.asp">Yellow Ribbon Schools program</a>;a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.
Other Information
No information provided

Tuition

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Total Tuition
$103,950
Total Fees
$7,990

GPA Requirements

Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Overall Prerequisite GPA Required
No GPA minimum required

Requirements & Prerequisites

Required Pre-requisite Courses:

  • Microbiology with lab
  • Statistics
  • Organic Chemistry I with lab
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I & II
  • General Chemistry & II  with lab
  • General Biology I & II  with lab
  • Biochemistry I
Required Shadowing
Not required
Required Health Care Experience
Required
Minimum Health Care Experience Hours
500
Required Direct Patient Care Experience
Required
Minimum Direct Patient Care Hours
500
Virtual Experience Hours Accepted
No
Required Onsite Interview
No
Required Writing Sample
No
Required Personal Statement
Yes
Required References
Employee/Supervisor;PA;Physician
Required Bachelor Degree
Yes
Required Standardized Tests
No information provided
Other Standardized Tests
No information provided
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Mission Statement

The Marist's Physician Assistant Studies program is committed to graduating entry-level, competent healthcare providers trained to practice ethically and culturally sensitive medicine in a team environment, and who will be lifelong learners with a commitment to community service and the overall success of the profession.

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