Fairleigh Dickinson University
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Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
To prepare future PAs as socially responsible members of interprofessional teams, empowered to promote health, provide compassionate patient-centered care, and advocate for the well-being of local and global communities.
Program features
On campus Simulation Lab, Virtual Cadaver Lab, Clinical Skills Lab; Preclinical Experiential Learning during Didactic Phase; Simulation Learning Course; IRB-approved Research Studies; Diverse Clinical Experiences; 17 months of Clinical Rotations; Faculty with Diverse Clinical Backgrounds; Community Outreach; Interprofessional Education Activities
Clinical rotations
The Clinical and Advanced Clinical Phase spans 17 months and consists of twelve five‑week blocks: eleven blocks are supervised clinical practice experiences in specialties such as Behavioral/Mental Health, Family Medicine/Primary Care, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Urgent Care, plus one dedicated five‑week simulation block.
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- Doctorate offered
- No
- On-campus housing
- No
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
PANCE 2-yr avg
85.5%
First-time pass rate
Class size
40
Cohort
Tuition
$115,000
Total program
Min GPA
3.20
Required
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Aug 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.20
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 400
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Virtual permitted · Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
None
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
8 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Science
8 required courses.
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- General Chemistry I with lab
- General Chemistry II with lab
- Genetics
- Microbiology with lab
- Organic Chemistry I with lab
- Organic Chemistry II with lab
Course requirement details
10 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
Admissions and outcomes
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 85.0%
Two-year average: 85.5%
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2 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2021/10/02
- Next review
- July 2026
- January 2026Progress Report
The commission reviewed and additional information requested of the report providing evidence of current clinical year curriculum, preceptor vetting process, student assessment alignment with SCPEs, and monitoring of student progress.
- March 2025Progress Report
The commission reviewed and additional information requested of the report addressing 5th edition standards.
- September 2024Program Change
The program received an alert through the Program Management Portal that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The program submitted the required Exceeding Class Size report and the commission accepted the report.
- June 2024Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional; Program demonstrates continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class of students. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: June 2026 (Final Provisional). Maximum class size: 40.
- June 2022Progress Report
The commission accepted the report providing evidence that the curriculum includes instruction in physiology and application of this medical science to clinical practices.
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Where this data comes from
- chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-progra…-questions.aspxUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.