Student Resources
Applying to physician assistant school:
- Becoming a physician assistant – resources from the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPS).
- Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) – site with searchable list of all PA programs in the U.S. Includes information about prerequisites and admissions statics for each program.
- PA School Finder – online program directory and PA program match. This is the most comprehensive, interactive guide for prospective PA school applicants. Up-to-date information about every available PA program all in one place. The PA School Finder PA program and PA residency directory uses location-specific, geographical, categorical search and is updated for accuracy every six months. You can search by program length, tuition, degree type, GRE requirements, prerequisite healthcare experience, GPA, CASPA participation, class size and much more.
- List of ARC-accredited programs in the U.S.
Pre-health action plan
This template will help you assemble information about curricular and co-curricular experiences and facilitate the process of reflection on how these have contributed to your personal, academic, and professional growth. Through this process you will become well organized and prepared for application to graduate programs in the health sciences.
Prerequisite course comparison
Many of our pre-professional health programs share some common prerequisite courses. That means you have the ability to keep your options open while you continue to explore your options and interests.
Clinical experiences and other co-curricular opportunities
When you’re applying to graduate schools it will be important to demonstrate your experience and understanding. We offer opportunities to build that experience in clinical settings and to build community in meaningful service and volunteer activities.
Study abroad health-related opportunities
The Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s Center for Global Education offers a whole range of semester and short-term study abroad options. Several of our destinations offer community-engaged learning opportunities that make them particularly popular with pre-professional health students.
Contact a pre-physician assistant advisor
Have a conversation about your questions, hopes, plans and objectives. We can help you start mapping a course to get you there.