ODU's Physician Assistant Studies Program

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Program Overview

Program Mission The Ohio Dominican University Physician Assistant Program will educate students to become well-qualified, competent physician assistants practicing in physician supervised primary care and specialty patient focused teams. The ODU PA Program embraces a holistic approach to the pursuit of excellence in academics, research, clinical practice and community service.

Graduates are able to: • Meet eligibility requirements for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).

• Effectively communicate with patients and their families, physicians and other health care professionals.

• Show entry-level proficiencies necessary to provide high-quality primary care in a rapidly changing health care system.

• Demonstrate attitudes and skills that show their commitment to professional behavior, along with respect for self and others.

• Provide quality, compassionate and ethical health care services.

• Become a leader through continued knowledge, growth, research, publication and professional activity.

Admissions Requirements • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university • Minimum undergraduate GPA (overall and science) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale • Successful completion of prerequisite courses within eight years (See website for specifics.)

• Minimum 250 hours of documented direct patient-care experience • Interview with program administrators

How to Apply • Apply through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal at www.caspaonline.org.

• Submit transcripts, as required through CASPA. • Provide two letters of recommendation, as required through CASPA. • Complete an essay, as required through CASPA. • Submit GRE and/or MCAT scores no later than date of application deadline.

• TOEFL score of 550 or electronic score of 79.

• Must submit application by Oct. 1.

Earning your MSPAS at ODU Human Gross Anatomy course with cadaver lab Hands-on instruction in simulation lab

15

month Didactic phase

Cohort-based instruction

Newly renovated

10,000

square-foot facility

Partnership with clinics and community health centers to assist in guest lectures and clinical sites

12

month Clinical phase consisting of eleven rotations

Less than 10 minutes from downtown Columbus

Housing available on campus

98%

first-time pass rate on PANCE exam

Contact Us

Office of Graduate Admissions 614.251.4615 I grad@ ohiodominican.edu I ohiodominican.edu/PA Ohio Dominican University I 1216 Sunbury Road I Columbus, OH 43219 Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace.