Programs are accredited by ARC-PA. Please check the ARC-PA website for this program's accreditation status.
All programs operate in accordance with the ARC-PA Standards, but programs may focus on specific populations, regions, teaching methods, etc. In addition, each program is unique, and has some things that make it stand out from the other programs.
Mission | The mission of the Elizabethtown College Physician Assistant Program is to educate and matriculate motivated students who will provide high quality healthcare as skilled Physician Assistants. Through a transformative educational experience and evidence based curriculum that emphasizes purposeful work, cultivates personal strengths, and develops a passion for lifelong learning, students will be prepared to Educate for Service. Upon graduation, our students will provide individualized healthcare to diverse patient populations while simultaneously working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. |
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Notable Features | The Elizabethtown College PA Program has two pathways for entry, both an accelerated pre-physician assistant program and a traditional graduate program. The Program is located in the heart of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania a rural region strong in its community ties and Amish and Plain cultures. The module curriculum focuses heavily on the art of medicine as well as integration of an interdisciplinary approach. |
Some programs offer a preprofessional degree designed to prepare students for a full professional PA program. Some programs also offer online masters programs designed to provide graduate education to someone with an undergraduate professional PA degree.
Preprofessional Degree | Yes |
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Online Masters Degree |
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The program website and any social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) are maintained by the program.
Website | Visit site |
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Some programs have created support systems and pathways for veterans to help them more easily transition into civilian life and matriculate into PA school. These include:
Scholarships | — |
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Clinical Partners | — |
Special Admissions | — |
Veteran Faculty | — |
SOC Member | — |
Yellow Ribbon Program | — |
General information about the degree offered, the size and length of the program, whether the program can be pursued part-time, etc.
Degrees Offered | Masters |
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Bachelor Degree | Required |
Class Start Date |
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Class Duration | 25 months |
Class Capacity |
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Campus | Elizabethtown, PA |
On-Campus Housing | Available |
Part-Time Option | No |
Distance & Online Learning | No |
Accept Transfer Students | No |
Seat Deposit | None |
Some programs may accept applications from people who are not US citizens. International applicants may be required to submit educational documentation for review, demonstrate proficiency in English, and other additional requirements.
International students |
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Many programs are members of CASPA, the central application service for PA programs. Applications to these programs are submitted through the CASPA website. Applications to non-CASPA programs are submitted directly to the individual programs.
There are three kinds of CASPA program deadlines:
Deadlines for non-CASPA programs have different meanings depending on the program. Check the program's website for complete details.
CASPA Participant? | Yes |
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Application Deadline |
January 15, 2021
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Deadline Type |
Completed
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Programs may design their individual courses or their entire curriculum around particular learning methodologies and styles. These include:
Curriculum Design |
Case-Based Learning Collaborative or Team-Based Learning Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning |
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Course Design |
Case-Based Learning Collaborative or Team-Based Learning Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning |
Mailing address and other contact details for the admissions office. The admissions office may be in a different city and state than the program's main campus.
One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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Phone | 717-361-4764 |
paprogram@etown.edu |
Tuition listed is for the entire duration of the program. Some programs may include student fees and other costs into the tuition figure.
Resident |
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Nonresident |
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Programs may require specific exams such as the GRE or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If the program accepts the MCAT in place of the GRE, it is noted here. TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE requirements are for international or non-native English speaking applicants unless otherwise specified by the program. See the program's website for details.
GRE | Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE |
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TOEFL | Not required |
Programs may recommend or require health care experience. If health care experience is required, the program will specify the kinds of experiences that are acceptable and the minimum number of hours.
Experience |
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Programs may require one or more of the following: a minimum overall GPA; a minimum GPA for prerequisite coursework; and a minimum GPA for science coursework. Programs calculuate minimum science GPAs differently, so details are provided if a minimum science GPA is required.
Overall GPA | 3.0 |
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Prerequisite GPA | 3.0 |
Science GPA | 3.0 |
Programs may require recommendation letters from specific people: university professors, physician assistants that you've worked with, etc.
Letters required |
No information provided
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Anyone specific? | No |
Programs may require a supplemental application. This may be an application to the graduate school, or additional information that is not provided in the CASPA application.
Required | No |
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Programs may have a number of specific required courses that applicants must complete prior to matriculating. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of required coursework, but to identify some typical classes that are required by programs. For a complete list of prerequisites and course substitutions, visit the program's website.
Science Coursework |
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Name | Lower Level | Upper Level | Lab |
Anatomy | |||
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Biology - General | |||
Biology - Genetics | |||
Biology - Immunology | |||
Biology - Microbiology/Bacteriology | |||
Biology - Virology | |||
Chemistry - Biochemistry | |||
Chemistry - General | |||
Chemistry - Organic | |||
Nutrition | |||
Pharmacology | |||
Physics | |||
Physiology - General |
Nonscience Coursework |
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Name | Required |
CPR | |
English - Composition | |
English - Literature | |
English - Speech | |
Ethics | |
Government | |
History | |
Humanities | |
Math - Algebra | |
Math - Calculus | |
Math - General | |
Math - Precalculus | |
Math - Statistics | |
Medical Terminology | |
Psychology - Abnormal | |
Psychology - Developmental | |
Psychology - General | |
Sociology | |
Spanish |