Arizona School of Health Sciences
Mission Statement
The A.T. Still University Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides a learning-centered education that develops exemplary physician assistants who deliver whole person healthcare with an emphasis on underserved populations.
State
Arizona
City
Mesa
Address
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206
Email
admissions@atsu.edu
Contact No
480-219-6030
Program Highlights
Accreditation
Continued
Tuition In-State
$112,724
Tuition Out-of-State
$112,724
Degree Offered
Master (MSPAS)
Start Month
July
Program Length (months)
26
Class Capacity
70
Application
Application Deadline
September 01 2024
Supplemental Fee $
$70
Special Characteristics
Anatomy
Non-cadaver
Academic Requirements
Overall GPA Requirement
3.0
Science GPA Requirement
3.0
Required Standardized Testing
GRE
GRE School Code
4443
Coursework Notes:
It is recommended that Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry and Microbiology be completed within 5 years of the application date. Prerequisites may be in progress at the time of application and must be completed with a grade “C” or better. Recommended courses: Genetics, Immunology, Pathophysiology, Cell Biology.
Non-academic Requirements
Patient Care Experience Hours (Required)
500
Seat Deposit ($)
$1,500
Recent Class Statistics
Most Recent PANCE Pass (%)
100
5 Year PANCE Pass (%)
92.8
Most Recent Attrition Rate (%)
5.7
Overall GPA
3.61
Science GPA
3.56
Average Age
26
Curriculum Structure
Didactic Length (months)
14
Clinical Length (months)
12
Mandatory Rotations
7
Elective Rotations
1
Graduation Project
Capstone Project
Unique Program Features
Hometown Scholars Program: This program promotes the provision of high-quality, comprehensive healthcare that is accessible, coordinated, culturally and linguistically competent and community-directed for all underserved populations for applicants interested in pursuing community health. Typically applicants work or volunteer in a community health center and then obtain an endorsement from the community health center leadership, which is used as part of the application process. Body, Mind, and Spirit Course: This course, which is integrated throughout each didactic term, allows students to explore topics including spirituality in medicine, ethics, interprofessionalism, cross culturalism, and care of diverse patient populations.Clinical Rotations: Rotations are completed on one of two tracks. The Arizona Track places students throughout the Phoenix, AZ area. The Community Health Centers Track places students into community health centers in Arizona, Texas, California, Louisiana, Georgia, or Oklahoma to complete their rotations.Interprofessional Education: 100% of PA students participated in activities with other health professions students such as health fairs, clinic work, fall prevention training, and capstone projects.