Mission. The Duke Physician Assistant Program’s mission is to educate caring, competent primary care physician assistants who practice evidence-based medicine, are leaders in the profession, dedicated to their communities, culturally sensitive, and devoted to positive transformation of the health care system.
How long is the PA program at Duke?
24-month
The Duke University Physician Assistant Program is a 24-month long program and the birthplace of the PA profession, beginning in 1965 under the leadership of Dr. Eugene Stead.
How competitive is Duke PA program?
Admission to the Duke PA Program is very competitive. For the 2021 incoming PA class, approximately 4,191 CASPA applications were opened, and 2975 were verified and went on to receive supplemental applications. Two hundred and fifty applicants were interviewed.
How much is Duke PA program?
Cost of Attendance
| Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $ 15,087 | $ 15,086 |
| Stead | $ 50 | |
| Health Fee | $ 429 | $ 429 |
| Graduate Stdnt Activity Fee | $ 19 | $ 18 |
Where is Duke University PA Program?
The Duke Physician Assistant Program is located near downtown Durham at 800 South Duke Street in the former headquarters of BCBS of North Carolina. The building was completely renovated for the PA program in 2009.
What is the acceptance rate for physician assistant school?
Getting accepted to PA programs is not easy. According to the latest data, the overall PA school acceptance rate in the United States is 31.6%, compared with about 40% acceptance rate for medical schools.
Does Duke PA program require the GRE?
All prerequisite courses should have been taken no earlier than ten years prior to the application to the PA program. A GRE score is required. No other test scores will be accepted in lieu of the GRE. Applicants’ scores must be reported directly from ETS to CASPA code 0422.
