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Program starts
Jul 1, 2027 · 255 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program is to provide an innovative learning environment to educate socially conscious physician assistants dedicated to the holistic care of diverse and underserved patient populations across the lifespan with an emphasis on primary care and expanded training in pediatrics.
Program features
The CHA/PA Program is nationally recognized for its unique educational value and comprehensive physician assistant training. The Program launched the Colorado Curriculum in 2018. Based on current research in learning theory, this curriculum is designed to support learner mastery of the complex concepts of patient care. In addition to our extensive adult curriculum and integrated clinical training across all three years, we offer additional training in pediatric medicine and behavioral health.
Clinical rotations
The third year (June–May) consists of ten one–month rotations plus a one–month vacation used for professional development/Capstone/self–care. Core experiences include multiple Primary Care months, Inpatient Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Pediatric Specialty, and Electives; requirements vary by track. All students complete at least one month in an out–of–metro or medically underserved site; Clinical Connections I & II run across the academic year.
- 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
Class size
44
Cohort
Resident tuition
$79,698
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Supplemental duePassed
- Jul 1, 2027Program starts255 days
- Not publishedCASPA verification due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Group Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
None
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: 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.
- Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Science
A single required-course count is not available in this summary.
- Chemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Upper Division Biology
Course requirement details
5 prerequisite records
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Source: medschool.cuanschutz.edu
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.78
- Avg science GPA
- 3.73
Gender
- female 84%
- male 16%
Ethnicity
- white 66%
- hispanic 14%
- asian 11%
- multiracial 7%
- black 2%
Average age and experience
1 recorded age and experience field
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Admissions and outcomes
8 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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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
- 1973/02/01
- Last continued
- July 2016
- Next review
- October 2026
- January 2026Progress Report
The number of students in the Program Management Portal exceeded the maximum entering class size. The commission accepted the required Exceeding Class Size report.
- June 2021Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of an update to changes in response to COVID-19.
- March 2021Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of an update to changes in response to COVID-19.
- September 2020Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of an update regarding changes in response to COVID-19.
- June 2020Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of the proposed plan in response to COVID-19.
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Where this data comes from
- medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-program/prospective…ts/how-to-applyUpdated Apr 17, 2026
- medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-programUpdated Apr 30, 2026
- medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-program/prospective…issions-processUpdated Apr 30, 2026
- medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/faqUpdated Apr 30, 2026
- medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physician-assistant-program/programUpdated Apr 30, 2026
Last updated: Apr 30, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.