Programs
Master of Science in Medicine
The Department of Physician Assistant offers a professional entry-level program leading to the Master of Science in Medicine. This program is solely intended as a full-time professional education curriculum, accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), allowing graduates to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, required by most states for licensure to practice.
What are the WMU Physician Assistant PANCE Exam Results?
For the past five years Western Michigan University (WMU) has had a 97.5% pass rate for first-time test takers of the PANCE exam. The WMU PA program consistently has a pass rate and average score above the national average. Any questions related to PANCE scores at WMU should be directed to the program director.
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| Total Number of First-time Test Takers at WMU | 37 |
33 |
28 |
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34 |
| Pass Rate at WMU | 97% |
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97% |
| Average Score at WMU | 541 |
563 |
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| National Pass Rate First-time Takers | 93% |
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89% |
| National Average Score | 517 |
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487 |