Oakland University
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Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
To prepare high quality physician assistants, exceptionally trained to practice evidence-based medicine and embrace culturally diverse and inclusive environments, who will serve each person with compassion and professionalism.
Program features
Anatomage (Anatomy simulation tables), SimCapture (a cloud-based learning management system used to manage, record, assess, and debrief simulation training, capturing video, audio, and data for improved learning outcomes), favorable location surrounded by multiple healthcare systems
Clinical rotations
The clinical phase includes rotations in 7 core disciplines (internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, general surgery, women’s health, and behavioral medicine) plus 2 elective specialties; each rotation is 4 weeks. The program is 28 months total (16 months didactic + 12 months clinical).
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- Doctorate offered
- No
- On-campus housing
- Yes
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
Class size
40
Cohort
Resident tuition
$14,000
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Aug 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Supplemental duePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 500
- Min direct patient care
- 500 hrs
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- 16 hrs
Interview format
Panel Interview
On-site required · Panel Interview
Application style
Single decision date
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 2
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Veteran support
CASPer
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
This program has separate tuition rates for resident and non-resident students.
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
7 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Developmental Psychology
English
1 required course.
- English Composition
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Other
1 required course.
- Medical Terminology
Science
5 required courses.
- Human Anatomy with Lab
- Human Physiology
- Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
Course requirement details
9 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
Average age and experience
2 recorded age and experience fields
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Admissions and outcomes
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate: Not published
Two-year average: Not published
Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2025/09/20
- Next review
- TBD
- September 2025Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional granted; program has not yet enrolled students but plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, demonstrate the probability to meet the ARC-PA Standards. The commission noted one area of noncompliance with the Standards. Maximum class size: 42.
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Where this data comes from
- www.oakland.edu/shs/clinical-and-diagnostic-sciences/ma…istant-science/Updated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.