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THE APPLICANT’S MANUAL OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMS

The Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs provides prospective PA program applicants with detailed information regarding all accredited PA programs in the United States. We also provide helpful tips for applicants to improve their chances at success during the application process, as well as statistics at the national and program level so that applicants can see where they stack up compared to the competition. The 2024 edition includes everything in the 2023 edition plus:

New Programs

The addition of many new PA programs that have established themselves within the past year.

Program Updates

Updated information on the over 250 programs included in the 5th edition.

Website

Our new fully searchable website which contains all the information in this book, continuously updated with the latest program information.

New Tests

CASPer and PA-CAT testing requirements.

Foreword

Updated Introductory Text and Foreword by Brian Palm, PA-C.

PA Program Community

Insights from interviews with PA Program Directors.