Program Admission

Class of 2014 Profile
Men 46%
Women 54%
Average Age 28
Age Range 21-50
CASPA Science BCP GPA 3.59
Last 45 Hour GPA 3.81
Oregon Residents 28%
CASPA Applications 1,000+
Complete Applications 900+
Applicants Interviewed 128
Incoming Class Size 46

Current Student Geography

Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming

Judy Ortiz , PA-C, MHS, MS

The School of Physician Assistant Studies provides an outstanding curriculum utilizing innovative, alternative, and traditional formats in a dynamic learning environment. The focus of the School is driven by the needs of the local and global community with a strong commitment to multilingual, multicultural, and gender-equitable learning.

The School of Physician Assistant Studies has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) through September 2017. Graduates from an ARC-PA accredited program are eligible to sit for the national Physician Assistant certification examination.

Want to visit campus?


The School of Physician Assistant Studies will host two open houses in 2013. This is an excellent opportunity to see our facilities, chat with current students, learn about the curriculum and admissions process.

Wednesday May 15, 2013, 6:00pm-8:00pm-FULL

Tuesday July 9, 2013, 6:00pm-8:00pm-FULL

We are considering hosting a third Open House in August. Please check back in June/July for dates.

Questions about our PA School?


Please review the these pages to learn about our Admissions Process. If you have any questions, please contact us for a variety of ways to have them answered. Also, be sure to check out our Health Professions Campus Video Tour

Graduate Outcomes
NCCPA Board Pass Rate 99%
Employment Post Grad 95%-100%
Graduate Employment Areas
Primary Care 53%
Family Medicine 40%
Surgery 30%
Emergency Medicine 7%
Rural/Underserved communities 26%
Pacific Northwest practice 59%

The 2012 official NCCPA report on the first-time PANCE pass rates for the past five years is available here. It covers the classes of 2008-2012.

 

Year

Program first time takers

National first time takers

2008

95%

94%

2009

81%

92%

2010

86%

94%

2011

86%

91%
2012 98% 93%

5 year average

89%

93%