The PAEA Program Directory is the official guide to all accredited Physician Assistant (PA) programs in the United States, and can be found here. This resource provides standardized information on 300+ programs, including admissions requirements, curriculum details, and PANCE pass rates. PA schools use varying prerequisites and selection criteria, making this directory an invaluable resource for comparing your options.
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The PAEA Program Directory includes many handy features to make searching easier. If you want to get an idea of programs near you, use the "map view" feature, which allows you to view all of the PA programs nationwide; or if you'd rather see the a list of all the top schools, consider using the "list view" feature.
The website also includes a pop-up that provides some of the school's admission requirements, such as the minimum GPA and healthcare experience.
You can even filter the programs by their requirements, location, etc.
Markers indicate programs with the circular markers indicating the number of programs in the area, which can be viewed separately when zoomed in.
A list of all of the PA programs in alphabetical order, which can also be filtered based on the state, degree offered, healthcare experience required, minimum GPA, and start month.
Narrow down the options by picking your top five programs
Prioritize schools whose mission matches your goals
Compare programs based on location, tuition costs, and acceptance rates