Admissions and Advising

Please note the Western Michigan University PA program participates in the CASPA application process.

To be considered for admission to the program, several preparatory activities must be verified. They include the completion of:

A minimum of 1,000 hours of healthcare experience, which must include patient contact.
A academic bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Coursework to include anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry and physiology, developmental psychology and statistics.

Guidelines for considering the submission of an application for this competitive selection process:

Have you exhibited an ability to meet the demands of the program as shown by grade point average and grade trends or patterns?
Do you have solid clinical experience at a competitive level of responsibility (e.g., paramedical or other allied health profession)?
Is your clinical experience primarily comprised of direct patient contact?
Do you comprehend the P.A. role as a primary care provider?
Are you committed to fulfilling the mission of the program and the profession?
Have you completed all pre-requisite courses and healthcare experiences prior to the application deadline? Grades for courses completed by the end of the fall semester of the application year will be accepted. The Bachelor Degree must be completed prior to the September program entry date.

Central Application Service for Physician Assistants - www.caspaonline.org

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