Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)

Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157

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*Last updated January 29th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement: The mission of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to produce highly capable, compassionate PAs who deliver patient-centered care, make significant contributions to the health care community and continually advance the PA profession. Graduates of the 24-month program earn a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree.

Unique Program Features: Inquiry Based Learning; Dual Campus Locations; 24 Month Program; Academic Medical Center Affiliation; On Campus Simulation Lab

Curriculum Focus: Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning

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

Type of Masters Degree: MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science

Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree: No

Doctorate Degree Offered: DMSc: Doctor of Medical Science

Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree: No

Program Length: 24 Months

Start Month: May 2027

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 88

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: No

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview

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

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline: 09/01/2026

Deadline Requirement: Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: No

International Applicants Accepted: No

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Separate Tuition Rates: No

Tuition: $94,726

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Supplemental Application: Yes

Supplemental Deadline: 10/01/2026

Supplemental Application Fee: $100

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: Yes

Requirements

Special Considerations: All candidates must have an average overall GPA of 3.2 or greater (as calculated by CASPA at the time of application) in order to be considered for admission.

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: Other health care provider

Standardized Test(s) Required: Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.20

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: N/A

Minimum Science GPA Required: N/A

Experience

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Recommended but not required

Hours Needed: 1000

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No Requirement

Paid Direct Patient Care: Required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: 1000

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: Recommended but not 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: No

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy: 3 Credit(s)

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s)

Chemistry (general): 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 3 Credit(s)

Genetics: 3 Credit(s)

Medical Terminology: 1 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)

Prereq time limit: No Requirement

Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame: 12/31/2026

Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed: No information provided

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA: 3.6

Matriculant Science GPA: 3.6

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: 156

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: 4.3

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: 153

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: 65

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: 67

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: 40

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 70

Male: 17

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: 13

Black or African American: 9

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: 8

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: -

White: 56

Multiracial: -

Other: 1