This section contains useful resources for applicants, providing information about the PA profession and health professions education. PAEA offers a variety of services for applicants, including the PA Programs Directory and the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).

 

 

 

 

PA Programs Directory

• The only comprehensive listing of accredited PA educational programs in the United States 
• Includes contact information, application deadlines, entrance requirements, curricula, tuition, and much more
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CASPA

The 2012-2013 CASPA cycle is now closed.

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Friend us on PAEA's pre-PA Facebook page, PA Focus; designed for pre-applicants, applicants, and PA students.

Friend us on the CASPA Facebook page, which provides assistance with the CASPA application process. 

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Guide to Pre-PA Programs

Some physician assistant (PA) programs offer a pre-PA phase (also called a pre-professional or undergraduate program) prior to the professional (or graduate) phase of their PA programs. Click here to view.

Information for Veterans

Videos, resources, and information about PA programs providing veteran-related admission assistance

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New Videos about the PA Profession

Two informative videos from the American Academy of Physician Assistants provide an overview of the rapidly growing physician assistant profession and what it means to be a PA. Click here to view.