PA Admission

To be considered for acceptance in the Physician Assistant Studies program, applicants must have completed all the requirements prior to applying:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree conferred from a regionally accredited university (or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree for candidates who graduated overseas)
  • Must have a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.67
  • Have completed the following pre-requisite coursework with a grade of C or better:
              Pre-requisite Science Courses
              8 semester hours of Human Anatomy and Physiology
              4 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry
              4 semester hours of Organic Chemistry
              3 semester hours of Biochemistry
              3 semester hours of  Microbiology
               *Three semester units in general psychology and three semester units in statistics are also recommended.
  • All pre-requisite science courses must be completed within the past five years with the exception of organic and inorganic chemistry.
  • Have health care work and/or volunteer experiences that reflect a proper motivation for and commitment to the profession.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation to CASPA. One letter of recommendation should be from a medical provider such as a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or physician.
  • Be able to comply with TUN’s required Technical Standards, which includes the physical abilities necessary to perform as a physician assistant.
  • Hold a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status at the time of application.
  • No credit will be given for prior education or work experience.
  • There is no advanced placement.
  • The program does not accept transfer students.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


To help in learning about the admissions process, applicants are encouraged to read the Frequently Asked Questions for Physician Assistant Studies.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Students must submit their primary application through the Centralized Application System for Physician Assistant (CASPA).  Students must select Touro University Nevada.
2. The deadline for the 2012 CASPA application is December 1, 2012. The deadline for the supplemental application is December 15, 2012. Students are encouraged to apply at least four weeks in advance prior to any of the deadlines. Please keep in mind that the early applicants will receive priority for selection of interviews.
3. After review of your CASPA application, eligible candidates will be invited by the Admissions Committee to:

  • Complete a supplemental admissions application. The Office of Admissions will email the online link.
  • Pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 in check or money order made out Touro University Nevada. Students can also pay online with a credit card.
  • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (includes undergraduate and graduate).
  • Applicants who obtained an equivalent of a bachelor degree at a foreign institution are required to submit their transcript to an evaluation agency.
  • Sign and submit the PA Technical Standards for the Physician Assistant Studies program.
  • Mail all supporting documents to:
              Touro University Nevada
              Office of Admissions
              Attn: Physician Assistant Studies Program
              874 American Pacific Drive
              Henderson, NV 89014

4. Students can email the admissions office or call (702) 777-1750 to verify supporting documents have been received.
5. Upon receipt of all admissions documents, the PA Admissions Committee will review and determine which candidates will be invited for a personal campus interview.
6. Interviews will begin in August and will continue on a rolling basis until the class is filled. Applicants selected for an on-campus interview will be contacted by telephone and/or email to schedule the interview. The applicant will be given pertinent information about the schedule of events for the interview day. There will be 56 students admitted for the July 2013 cohort.
7. Students who are successfully admitted must:

  • Submit immunizations at the time of matriculation including health and physical examinations.
  • Pass a Level I criminal background check and drug screen.
  • Have proof of health insurance coverage.
  • Submit the $1,000 deposit by the required dates.
  • Purchase a laptop directly from Touro.
  • A drug screen will be required prior to clinical rotations.

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