Army Medical Center of Excellence PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats
Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For
More forgiving on GPA: The average accepted overall GPA (3) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.
The minimum is not the target: The stated minimum GPA is 2.5, but the average accepted is 3, a gap of 0.50. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.
Ask about board prep: The reported first-time PANCE pass rate is 82%. That is below the national average, a fair question to ask on interview day is what remediation and board prep look like.
Accreditation status: Probation: ARC-PA currently lists this program as Accreditation-Probation. Programs do come off probation, and students generally remain eligible to sit for the PANCE, but you should read the ARC-PA action report and ask the program directly before depositing.
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Program Details
Army Medical Center of Excellence is located in Texas. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: Texas
Institution type: Private
Program length: 29 months
Class size: 80 students
Start month: November
Application deadline: January
Rolling admissions: No
In-state tuition: $0
Average overall GPA: 3
Average science GPA: 3
Minimum overall GPA: 2.5
Minimum science GPA: 3
First-time PANCE pass rate: 82%
Accreditation status: Probation
Admission requirements
GRE: No
CASPer: No
Supplemental application: No
Prerequisites
Required coursework
A minimum of 60 semester hours, with emphasis in science course work
SAT
Basic Life Support (with current card)
Cost
In-state tuition: $0
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Program Contact
Program website: Army Medical Center of Excellence
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 210-221-6776
Address: 3599 Winfield Scott Road, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6130
Program information last verified July 7, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.
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