Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

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*Last updated January 29th, 2024

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the RMUoHP PA Program is to educate students to become competent physician assistants who value and provide comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered care and are committed to lifelong-learning, professional excellence, and collaborative practice.
Unique Program Features
Students engage in weekly, team-based simulated patient cases for 3 full semesters, ensuring a strong foundation in patient care before rotations begin. We’ve infused bedside ultrasound into our didactic curriculum so students are familiar with this important and increasingly common tool. All clinical medicine courses are taught by licensed, experienced PAs who are full-time, on-campus faculty. Additionally, our students can transfer many credits toward RMU’s Doctor of Medical Science degree.
Curriculum Focus
Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Doctorate Degree Offered
No information provided
Type of Masters Degree
MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Length
28 Months
Start Month
May 2025
Estimated Incoming Class Size
50
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview
Admission Type
Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member
Yes
Upcoming CASPA Cycle
Yes
Application Deadline
10/01/2024
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.

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$119,358
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
Yes, for emergencies only

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes
International Applicants Accepted
Yes
Support for Veterans
No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
33
Male
16
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
5
Black or African American
1
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
4
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
39
Other
-

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
154
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4.3
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
153

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
3
Types of References Required
PA; Physician
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.20
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
No GPA minimum required
Standardized Test(s) Required
Graduate Record Examinations (will not accept MCAT)
Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Hours Needed
250
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
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement
Other Paid Health Care
Not Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Recommended but not required
Shadowing a Physician
Not Required
Shadowing other health care provider
Not Required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Not Required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit
10 Years
Human Anatomy
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
Math (algebra)
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)