Happy Friday! Just wanted to mention that I have no idea how to pronounce the name of this school, so if anyone has any insight please share. And if you haven’t noticed by now, I’m doing these pretty much by the US News and World Report’s list of top PA programs. If there’s any information you’re looking for in these reviews as well, please let me know so I can add it!
Location: North Haven, Connecticut
Number of students: 71 (This number is from 2015, but the website states they accept 54, with about 20 being from the Pre-PA program)
Application Cycle: April – September 1 through CASPA
Interview dates: September – December
Start date: Late May/Early June
Length of Program: 27 months
Public/Private: Private
HCE: Minimum 2500 hours suggested (may consider if less)
GPA: Cumulative and Science of 3.20
Shadowing: Recommended, not required
The Good Stuff:
- Does NOT require the GRE
- They will accept pre-calculus or calculus in place of statistics
- Coursework must be completed by December before matriculation
- Entry-Level Master’s Physician Assistant Program (ELMPA) – 4 years of undergraduate course work that get you a Bachelor in Health Science Studies, and if you meet requirements for the PA program, you are likely to be accepted after a faculty review. They say it’s not “guaranteed,” but as long as you maintain a 3.0 GPA and have enough patient care hours, it seems like a great option. This is not available to transfer students. The curriculum looks pretty tough, but it’s been developed to help you succeed in the PA program.
Program Link: Quinnipiac University PA Program
For the most up to date information on PA programs in one place, check out The Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs. (Affiliate link)
