* updated March 2020 *
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Number of students: 80 students
Application Deadline: August 1st
Admissions: Non-rolling
Interview dates: October – November
Start date: August – annually
Length of Program: 27 months
Public/Private: Public
GPA Requirement: Overall: 3.0, Science: 3.0
HCE: Preferred, but not required (Average 3,446 hrs)
Shadowing: Preferred, but not required
LORs: Three required, not specific
Seat Deposit: $300
Tuition: In-State: $63,825 Out-of-State: $146,280
The Good Stuff:
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No specific Organic chemistry requirements! This is a big one because that class is pretty ridiculous. My only C in undergrad.
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They offer info sessions about once a month if you are interested in visiting.
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Based on the stats provided on the website, it’s about half in-state and half out of state
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While most programs do not allow working, it is strongly discouraged, but still allowed during the didactic year. Not during the clinical year though.
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5 of the rotations are electives!!
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This is considered specifically a surgical program so there is more focus on surgery
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Offers dual degree MSPAS-MPH program where students begin online MPS courses in the spring and summer prior to PA program matriculation in the fall.
Program Link: UAB
