Here is a list of important information about the Emory PA Program:

Accreditation

The Emory PA Program is fully accredited.

Admissions

The Admissions cycle for the PA Program begins each year in May, with interviews typically beginning in October and continuing through February or March. Successful applicants to the PA Program matriculate the following August; successful applicants to the dual PA / MPH degree program matriculate into the PA Program a year from the following August.

Much more information is available. Please also refer to information on the Entry Level PA Program and the PA / MPH Dual Degree Option.

The Curriculum

The Emory Physician Assistant Program is a 28-month rigorous program granting a Master of Medical Science degree following successful completion of the curriculum. Graduates are eligible to sit for the PA National Certifying Examination, and historically Emory PA graduates have done exceptionally well on this examination.

The Program emphasizes primary health care, the health care team model, and attempts to motivate and prepare students for working with medically underserved populations. Students complete their didactic training on the Emory campus in Atlanta, their required clinical training at a variety of locations throughout Atlanta and Georgia, and their clinical electives at a variety of sites within and outside the southeastern US.

The curriculum is divided into three phases.

Didactic Phase

Clinical Phase

Advanced Didactic Phase

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Further information about Financial Aid opportunities can be obtained through the Office of Financial Aid at Emory. Other PA-Program specific scholarships are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit this section of the website to review frequently asked questions about the Emory PA Program.

Mission and Vision

We are proud of our Program's mission and vision. Please review those statements.

PANCE Test Results

A summary of the last five years of PANCE test results can be viewed here.

Program Costs

The cost of attending the Emory PA program is competitive with other high quality PA programs across the region and the nation. Current cost estimates can be viewed here.

Students

We invite you to learn more about our students in this section of the website.

Technical Standards

Please review the Technical Standards expected of those who matriculate and successfully complete the Emory PA Program.

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