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Frequently Asked Questions

Marshall University Physician Assistant Program

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline?

Applications must be submitted to CASPA and verified by October 1, 2023.

What is your class size?

The Marshall University PA Program increased its class size to 30 students for the January 2023 cohort.

What are your prerequisite courses?

That information can be found on our website’s prospective students’ page: https://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/.  

When does your PA program begin?

The next cohort will begin in January 2024.

Do you require shadowing or direct patient care hours?

While encouraged, they are not required.

I have shadowing or direct patient care experience. How do I include it in my application? Is there a form required to report my experience?

This information can be included in your CASPA application, but there is not a required form to report your experience.

What is your minimum GPA requirement? Science GPA minimum?
What is the average GPA and GRE for your enrolled students?
Do you allow the MCAT instead of the GRE?

Yes. The MCAT may substitute for the GRE if it, too, is taken within five years of the time of application.