Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)

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*Last updated January 30th, 2024

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Wake Forest 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
Early Clinical Exposure; 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
MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science
Program Length
24 Months
Start Month
May 2025
Estimated Incoming Class Size
88
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
No
Types of Interviews
Panel Interview; Group Interview
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member
Yes
Upcoming CASPA Cycle
Yes
Application Deadline
09/01/2024
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.
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
10/01/2024
Supplemental Application Fee
$100
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
Yes

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$89,290
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
No information provided
International Applicants Accepted
No
Support for Veterans
Veteran scholarships: Scholarship or financial assistance like reduced or in-state tuition offered).;Clinical partnerships: Partnerships with veteran organizations for rotations.;Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.;Veteran faculty: Faculty members who have veteran status.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the Yellow Ribbon Schools program;a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
72
Male
16
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
10
Black or African American
14
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
15
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
49
Other
-

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
155
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4.5
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
153

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
67
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
74
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
47

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
Other health care provider
Minimum Overall GPA Required
No GPA minimum required
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
No GPA minimum required
Standardized Test(s) Required
CASPer; Graduate Record Examinations (will not accept MCAT)
Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Hours Needed
No information provided
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
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
Yes
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
No

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit
No Requirement
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)