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University of Arkansas

(501) 686-7211

Department of Physician Assistant Studies College of Health Professions 4301 West Markham, #772
Little Rock, AR

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Program Website

*Last updated March 2023

Deadlines

Application Deadline
11/01/2023
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
11/01/2023
Supplemental Application Fee
$40
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No
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Deposit
$500
Deposit Refundable
No

Program Info

CASPA Member
Yes
Program Length in Months
28
Start Month
May
Part-time Option
No
Academic Terms
Semesters
Total Number of Terms
7
Program Credit Hours
128
Estimated Incoming Class Size
40

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
28
Male
12
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
2
Asian
1
Black or African American
4
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
3
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
0.0
White
30
Distance Campuses
No
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
Yes
Accept International Applicants
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Only Accept Pre-Professional
No information provided
Special Tracks
No
Unique Program Features
We offer several unique educational opportunities in our program including small class sizes, actual patient encounters by the 5th week of the program, and our weekly small-group case-based course that occurs for three semesters.
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Other Information
No information provided

Tuition

Separate Tuition Rates
Yes
Resident Tuition
$46,669
Non-Resident Tuition
$73,500

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
  • Organic Chemistry I with lab
  • General Psychology
  • General chemistry I & II with lab
  • General Biology I & II with labs
  • Human Anatomy & Human Physiology with labs,Genetics
  • Biostatistics or Statistics
Required Shadowing
Not required
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
500
Virtual Experience Hours Accepted
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Required Writing Sample
No
Required Personal Statement
Yes
Required References
Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; 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
153
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
152
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Mission Statement

The mission of the UAMS PA program is to produce PA graduates who will practice transformative patient-and family-centered care with the highest professional standards in any community by: Embracing cultural diversity, Collaborating effectively with all members of the health care team, Contributing to the PA profession through leadership, education, and service

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