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During the didactic phase of the Program, students study the basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology, etc.) which provide a foundation for the clinical sciences (clinical medicine, physical diagnosis, etc.) During the clinical phase, we offer extensive training, including rotations in inpatient medicine, ambulatory care, surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, emergency medicine, psychiatry, intensive care medicine, and a medical sub-specialty (cardiology, gastroenterology, HIV/AIDS, or geriatrics). During the final semester, students may choose an elective rotation from a wide variety of disciplines such as cardiology, infectious disease, dermatology, gastroenterology, and surgical subspecialties or arrange a rotation at a site of their choosing either within the US or abroad.

First year:
* Microbiology
* Integrated Anatomy & Physiology
* Pathology
* Cellular & Genetic Mechanisms
* Human Development/ Health Maintenance
* Biochemistry
* Neuroanatomy
* Professionalism
* Electrocardiography
* Clinical Laboratory
* Systems Histology
* Introduction to Scientific Inquiry
* Medical Ethics
* Applied Clinical Research

Second Year: * Introduction to Medicine, Dermatology, Head & Neck & Endocrinology
* Women's Health, Pediatrics and Behavioral Health
* Cardiology, Pulmonology & Peripheral Vascular Medicine
* Introduction to Clinical Clerkships
* Gastroenterology & Urology
* Physician Assistant Clerkship
* Orthopedics, Rheumatology & Neurology
* Hematology, Oncology, & Infectious Disease

Admission to the program is extremely competitive with over one thousand applications for the class of 50. Our admissions committee thoroughly reviews each application and only the most competitive applicants are invited for an interview. The committee looks for evidence of the following: ability to handle a rigorous science course load as demonstrated by the applicants previous coursework and GPA; prior health care experience; and familiarity with the PA profession as evidenced by exposure to PAs though programs such as PA shadowing. It is important to understand that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation for an interview. Interviews are conducted from September through February. The interview will serve to identify qualities such as communication skills, motivation, and general interpersonal skills. The applicant should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the PA role and how this fits into the applicant's career goals. Once the interview process is complete and the class is selected, some applicants may be offered a place on our waiting list, which we frequently utilize when applicants decline our offer of acceptance. English Language Requirements TOEFL paper-based test score : 550

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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* Funding Sources
* Federal and State Sources
* Scholarships and Traineeships
* AAPA Constituent Organizations Scholarships Loans,
* Repayment Programs, Consolidation Resources

Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Rutgers University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2016. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.