University of Arizona
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Program starts
Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the University of Arizona PA Program is to develop skilled and compassionate physician assistants with a strong focus on primary care and rural health. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that cultivates clinical and inclusive excellence, wellness, and community engagement, ensuring graduates are equipped to provide comprehensive and accessible health care services to all populations.
Program features
We require applicants to have completed six units of Spanish or have proficiency at the intermediate level prior to application. Our mission has a strong focus on rural and underserved populations within the state of Arizona. Our active and immersive curriculum encompasses a diverse range of methodologies including dynamic lectures, case-based learning and hands-on applications, including invaluable standardized patient encounters.
Clinical rotations
The clinical phase includes eight rotations total: seven core rotations (Behavioral Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine (10 weeks), Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Women’s Health) plus one 5‑week selective. Each core rotation is five weeks except Family Medicine, which is ten weeks.
- 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
50
Cohort
Resident tuition
$44,466
Total program
Student:faculty
5:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Oct 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Oct 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Aug 1, 2027Program starts286 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 2.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
On-site required · Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Veteran support
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
5 recorded policy fields
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Other
2 required courses.
- Medical terminology
- Spanish language proficiency
Science
3 required courses.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- General Chemistry
- Microbiology
Course requirement details
5 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate: Not published
Two-year average: Not published
Admissions and outcomes
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Where this data comes from
- paschoolfinder.com/item/indiana-university-school-health-r…tation-sciencesUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.