Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus

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*Last updated March 2023

Deadlines

Application Deadline
10/01/2023
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
10/01/2023
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
Yes
Deposit
$1,500
Deposit Refundable
No

Program Info

CASPA Member
Yes
Program Length in Months
27
Start Month
July
Part-time Option
No
Academic Terms
Semesters
Total Number of Terms
7
Program Credit Hours
95.5
Estimated Incoming Class Size
50

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
36
Male
3
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
4

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1
Asian
9
Black or African American
-
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
-
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
-
White
33
Distance Campuses
Yes
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Primary Credentials
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters
MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Pre-Professional Phase
No
Accept Transfer Students
No
Accept International Applicants
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Only Accept Pre-Professional
No information provided
Special Tracks
Yes
Unique Program Features
Philadelphia’s rich culture of medical education, coupled with our long-established history of educating outstanding healthcare providers, makes the Center City Campus an ideal setting for continuing education in the PA profession. JCHP’s focus on interprofessional collaboration and curriculum innovation ensure that students are prepared to be successful clinicians who can influence healthcare and impact public health. As part of an academic health center, students have opportunities to learn s
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Other Information
No information provided

Tuition

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Total Tuition
$52,500
Total Fees
$4,776

GPA Requirements

Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.30
Minimum Overall Prerequisite GPA Required
3.30

Requirements & Prerequisites

Required Pre-requisite Courses:

  • Microbiology with lab
  • Statistics
  • Medical Terminology
  • English Composition
  • Psychology
  • General chemistry I & II with lab
  • General Biology I & II with lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs
Required Shadowing
Recommended
Required Health Care Experience
Not Required
Minimum Health Care Experience Hours
No information provided
Required Direct Patient Care Experience
Required
Minimum Direct Patient Care Hours
200
Virtual Experience Hours Accepted
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
No
Required Writing Sample
No
Required Personal Statement
Yes
Required References
Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor; Academic Advisor)
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 mission of the Center City Physician Assistant Studies Program is to use our model of interprofessional education to educate skilled, compassionate physician assistants prepared to provide leadership through our evolving healthcare system, dedicated to lifelong learning and service to the community.