What types of experience meet the requirement for direct patient contact hours or clinical experience?
The preferable
experience(s) would involve a clinical relationship between
a patient and a provider and may be one of direct
interaction or active observation. Examples include
experience as a RN or LPN, EMT, paramedic emergency room
technician/clerk, medical office assistant, shadowing of a
PA or physician, hospital volunteer, or applicable
experience in other health-related fields. Many will have a
combination of unique and varied experiences, some of which
may be in academia (i.e., teaching, research, etc.), and all
of which total to meet the 500 hour requirement.The preferable
Can I do my clinical rotations out of the area?
Yes.
We presently have a number of rotations which are "out of
the area" and we encourage and make every effort to assist
students in finding other rotations which will broaden their
academic experience.Yes.
What are the required six-week clinical rotations?
Students
are required to complete six 6-week clinical clerkships.
These include: Pediatrics, Women's Health/Psychiatry,
Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and an
elective. In addition the student must complete a 6-month
Preceptorship of which a minimum of 3 months must be in
Internal Medicine or Family Practice.Students
What type of prerequisite courses do you need in order to transfer into Marywood's graduate PA program?
The
required courses are Biology I with lab and Biology II with lab component.Chemistry I with lab, Chemistry II with lab. Anatomy and
Physiology I and II both with labs, and one semester of Microbiology with lab.
How do Marywood students apply to the Professional Phase of the Program?
Marywood
students submit a supplement application directly to the
PA Program, all other students apply through CASPA.
How long does it take most students to complete the PA program?
The
professional phase begins in May and is 27 months in
duration.
What type of financial assistance is available?
Most
students receive a combination of loans, grants, and,in the
case of our Pre-PA students, work-study. Merit scholarships
are awarded at the Graduate Level. Please refer to our
Student
Resources
Do I have to complete all of the required course work by the time I apply?
No.Individuals who will not complete the required course work until the end of the spring semester of the year they wish to commence the program will be reviewed on the basis of their completed work. If they are accepted to the program this acceptance will be "conditional" based on satisfactory completion of the required academic and/or clinical work.
Do you require taking the GRE?
We do require the GRE before matriculation for those entering May 2009. For more information please refer to the ETS website. The Marywood GRE code is 2407.
Is there any special equipment required for PA classes?
Equipment required for PA classes includes:
- Oto-ophthalmic Scope (approx. $450)
- Stethoscope (approx. $75-$150)
- Lab coat/patch (approx. $30)
- Reflex hammer, tuning fork (approx. $20)
A vendor is normally on site on Orientation Day for new PA students. If you are planning on purchasing your lab coat prior to orientation, please keep in mind that we require a short lab coat.
What is the pass rate for the PANCE?
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Class Year
|
Pass rate of first time test takers
|
Aggregate pass rate
|
|
2010
|
90%
|
97%
|
|
2009
|
71%
|
93%
|
|
2008
|
93%
|
94%
|
|
2007
|
86%
|
97%
|
|
2006
|
81%
|
93%
|
|
2005
|
87%
|
93%
|
|
2004
|
94%
|
100%
|
|
2003
|
57%
|
93%
|
On average, what are the expenses (tuition, fees, etc.) for PA students at Marywood University?
Costs of the PA program at Marywood include tuition, fees, and books/equipment. Total tuition for the didactic and clinical phases of the program (79 credits - $750 per credit) is currently $66,250.00. Fees, on average, are 5,000. Finally, books and equipment generally cost approximately $2000.
