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The Application Process
The MS PAS program application process includes both a CASPA application and a required Supplemental Application for the UW-L - Gundersen - Mayo PA Program. The rigor, intensity of this program, and the skills and responsibility necessary for practice as a physician assistant require the program to seek applicants with a strong academic background, along with refined interpersonal skills and maturity. Prior healthcare experience is also an indicator of a career commitment to clinical practice. The program's admission process will consider each applicant's strengths and select for admission those applicants best qualified to meet the program's mission.
Factors considered in the interview selection include the following: (1) Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) as calculated by CASPA; (2) Science GPA as calculated by CASPA; (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores.
The admission selection process includes the following: (1) Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) as calculated by CASPA; (2) Science GPA as calculated by CASPA; (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores; (4) Written application including references; (5) Background predictive of potential for future practice in the service areas of the program's partner institutions; (6) Knowledge of the PA profession and the profession's role in the healthcare system; (7) Interpersonal Skills; (8) Quality and Extent of Healthcare related experience.
Interviews are scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2009 and Friday, November 20, 2009. Interview dates will be assigned with no exceptions granted. The application deadline is September 1, 2009 for the class that will matriculate in June of 2010. To be considered for an interview the applicant's CASPA file must be complete, and GRE scores and the Supplemental Application must be received by UW-L by September 1, 2009.
Classes will begin after Memorial Day in 2010. Any offer of
admission will be contingent on acceptance of the candidate by
the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Office of Admissions, and
successful completion of all degrees and current course work,
including prerequisites. Applicants need NOT make application
for Graduate Admission to UW-L until AFTER the PA Program
extends an offer of admission to the applicant.