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 |
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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% |