General Requirements:
A Baccalaureate Degree – Must be completed by June 30th of
the year applying for admission.
Required Prerequisite Courses:
To be considered for admission,
applicants must have a minimum cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 3.0
as well as a minumum grade of C in all prerequisite courses (listed
below). All prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited
institute of higher learning in the United States. Course work 10 years
or older is not accepted as prerequisite coursework. Exceptions are
at the discretion of the program. Applicants may have 2 prerequisite
courses in progress during spring of year applying for admission. All
prerequisites must be completed by June 30th of the
year applying for admission.
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy & Human Physiology
(Either a single course or as part of a two semester combined
anatomy and physiology course.)
- Statistics
- Abnormal Psychology
(or Developmental Psychology Throughout the Life Span)
Computer Literacy:
All applicants are expected to possess computer literacy (either
through course work or experience) which includes a basic understanding
of the operation of a Windows pc, word processing, file management,
spreadsheets, and the Internet.
Interviews: Applicants under consideration for admission must undergo a personal interview as part of the admission process. Interviews take place at the ISU Department of Physician Assistant Studies Pocatello and Boise campuses and may be in person and/or conducted by telecommunications.
International Students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States and whose native language is not English, must achieve satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or compelte an approved English as a Second Language (ELS) course. Please check with ISU's Graduate School for more information regarding minimum score
requirements.
Highly Recommended Courses:
- Upper Level biology courses such as advanced anatomy, advanced human
physiology, immunology, genetics, or endocrinology
- Other health-related courses from departments such as psychology,
sociology, anthropology, health education, and gender studies; proficiency
in a foreign language
Additional considerations for admission include:
- Maturity
- Work and health care experience
- Evidence of the ability to achieve academic success in a rigorous
academic program
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively at a
professional level with patients and peers; proficiency in a foreign
language
- Evidence of a desire to practice primary care in Idaho, particularly
among the medically underserved
ROLLING ADMISSIONS:
The Admissions Committee will consider applications as soon as a completed CASPA and a completed ISU Graduate School application have been received. If all criteria are satisfied, applicants may be called for an interview (as early as mid-October) and may be accepted before the application deadline. Admission decisions will take place in an ongoing, rolling manner.
