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PA Admissions

Our Application Process

The NGU PA Medicine program’s application cycle opens at the end of April, and runs through August 1st, via the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). All complete applications that have a verified status from CASPA by or on August 1st will be reviewed. We matriculate a new cohort of 30 students each January.

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Admissions Information

  • Applicant Worksheet
  • Special Considerations

    Refer to article 4.1 in the PA Admissions Handbook for further detail.

    The program favors applicants who have a higher overall GPA, higher overall science GPA, more direct patient care hours, and more volunteerism hours or veteran status.

    4.1.2 North Greenville University Alumni

    All North Greenville University graduates who meet the PA Program’s admission requirements will be invited for an interview pending interview slot availability at the time the application is received.  An invitation to interview, however, does not guarantee admittance to the program.

    4.1.3 North Greenville University Master of Biomedical Science Graduates

    In association with the above special consideration, all North Greenville University Master of Biomedical Science (MABS) program graduates will be invited for an interview. In addition to this special consideration, if recommended by the MABS program coordinator, graduates from the MABS program will also receive the following special considerations:

    • Successful completion of the MABS program will allow the applicant to meet the overall GPA requirement for admission to the program, as outlined in Article 3.1.2.

    • Successful completion of the MABS program will allow the applicant to meet the prerequisite course requirements for admission to the program, as outlined in Article 3.1.4.

    *Note: Successful completion of the MABS program does not guarantee admittance to the NGU PA Program.

    4.1.4 Military Service

    All active duty, reserves, and military veterans (veterans must produce a DD214 showing an honorable discharge) will receive the full point value for the volunteerism portion of the pre-screen scoring matrix.

    4.1.5 COVID-19

    The program recognizes that the COVID-19 crisis impacted many applicants and resulted in unexpected changes. Due to COVID-19, many institutions of higher education transitioned to online instruction and gave students the option of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory(S/U) or Pass/Fail (P/F) grading for courses. Courses taken during Spring 2020 through Fall 2021 that have a Satisfactory or Pass grade instead of a letter grade will be accepted for prerequisite requirements if this was an institutional change secondary to the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Letters of Recommendation

    Three letters of recommendation (each from a ‘professional’ source; should not be from a relation or close family friend).

  • Paid Healthcare Experience

    A minimum number of patient care hours are not required for admittance into the program. However, a point value for paid health care experience is added to the applicants overall score. To receive points for paid health care experience it must be from a paid position(s) and not volunteer work.

    Please refer to article 3.3 in the PA Admissions Handbook for further detail.

  • Volunteerism

    A minimum number of volunteer hours are not required for admittance into the program. However, a point value for provider volunteerism (mission work, soup kitchen, big brothers/sisters, etc.), is added to the applicants overall score. Military veterans (with a DD214 showing honorable discharge) will receive the maximum point value for shadowing and volunteerism. Please refer to article 3.4 in the PA Admissions Handbook for further detail.

  • TOEFL

    An applicant whose native language is not English and who does not have a full year (two semesters) of composition or its equivalent in English studies must demonstrate skills in English understanding and use. The TOEFL must have been taken and recorded within the last two years (at the time of application). The TOEFL scores should be submitted with the CASPA application.  Satisfactory scores are outlined below.

    • Internet-based TOEFL: Total score of 100 with a minimum score of 20 on each section.

Prerequisites

  • Transcripts

    All Transcripts must be submitted and support completion of a bachelor’s degree and required science prerequisites.

  • Bachelor’s Degree

    A bachelor’s degree, from a U.S. regionally accredited institution is required to matriculate. The World Education Services (WES) credential evaluation is not accepted. In the circumstance where an applicant did not obtain a bachelor’s degree but has been awarded a master’s degree (or higher) from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, the completion of the advanced degree would meet this requirement.

  • Overall GPA

    Applicants must have a CASPA calculated overall GPA of 3.3 or greater to be eligible for an interview.  The overall GPA encompasses all grades earned by an applicant across all attended institutions, providing a cumulative measure of academic performance.

  • Overall Science GPA

    Applicants must have a CASPA calculated overall science GPA of 3.0 or greater to be eligible for an interview. The overall science GPA encompasses all science-related coursework completed by an applicant, typically including biology, chemistry, physics, and other related fields, regardless of academic year or institution.

  • Prerequisite Courses

    All prerequisites must be taken at a U.S. regionally accredited institution and EACH course must meet a minimum 3.0 GPA (or B; B- is not acceptable) requirement. The NGU PA Program recommends all prerequisite courses were completed within the last 5 to 7 years, however this is not a requirement. Completion of Advanced Placement courses (AP) and/or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) courses meet the prerequisite requirements with passed standardized examinations and must be on an official transcript.

    NOTE: In courses where a lab is required, the course and lab grades will be combined. In other words, if you receive an A (4.0) in 3 SH General Biology course and a C (2.0) in the 1 SH General Biology lab, your grade for the General Biology with lab will be a 3.5 GPA. This combined grade meets the 3.0 minimum requirement for the course.

    Refer to article 3.1.4 in the PA Admissions Handbook for details on prerequisites.

    Prerequisites List:
    Anatomy and Physiology I & II – Lecture and Lab OR Human Anatomy with lab (4 SH) and Human Physiology (no lab required) (3SH) courses separately.
    Biology I with Lab (or higher)
    Biology II or equivalent
    Microbiology
    General Chemistry I with Lab (or higher)
    General Chemistry II or equivalent
    General Psychology (or higher)
    Statistics

Selection Process

  • Application Review

    Each of the preceding items will be given a weighted point value (based on preset objective criteria) and the combined score will be used to rank candidates for interview (Applicant Worksheet). The higher your score, the better your odds of being interviewed.

    The NGU Physician Assistant (PA) Admissions Committee will review all applicants meeting minimum requirements and either: (1) invite to interview, (2) put on hold, or (3) deny an interview.

  • Interview Timeline

    Interviews will begin in June and continue until the class is full or October 31, whichever comes first. By using this approach it is possible to fill all available seats prior to the October 31 date. Therefore, it is to your advantage to submit a completed application as early in the process as possible! The longer you wait to submit an application (even though prior to the deadline), the greater your risk that no class seats will be available, or that only a few will remain. Once the class is full, remaining applications will be evaluated for a wait list.

  • Interview Process

    An invitation to interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The NGU PA Program uses a rolling admissions process. Therefore, applicants who qualify for an interview may be invited to the next available scheduled interview date. Program faculty/staff (program director, medical director and principal faculty), adjunct faculty, and local physicians, PAs, and health care workers will make up the interview team. Each will be trained on the interview process before the interview date and briefed on the scoring criteria before each interview session begins.

    The interview day will begin with introductions and expectations for the day. Next, applicants will be evaluated via a series of short, carefully timed interview stations. Each of these encounters will assess the candidate’s non-cognitive attributes. These characteristics include accountability, altruism, appearance, boundary recognition, compassion, flexibility, honesty, humility, problem-solving ability, reliability, respectfulness, responsibility, self-awareness, sensitivity, tactfulness, teamwork, tolerance, and work ethic.

    At the conclusion of the interview, applicants will tour the facilities and have question and answer sessions with current students and faculty.

  • Applicant Selection

    Applicant scores from the interview will be totaled and combined with the pre-screen score. Applicants are ranked in order of total score. The scores will be provided to the NGU PA selection committee for discussion.  The committee may select up to 50% of the program’s open seats on the day of the interview (up to 100% once only six seats remain). Applicants who are not offered a seat on the day of the interview will either be placed on the wait list or declined admission. All applicants will be notified of their status within 4 weeks of their interview date. Those applicants placed on the wait list will be reviewed during each subsequent interview session.

  • Conflict of Interest

    Faculty members must use their professional integrity and excuse themselves from interviewing, ranking, or selecting candidates with whom they have a significant relationship. This may include but is not limited to: family members, friends, family friends, acquaintances of individuals they know well, and those whom they have established professional relationships with in other settings.

Post-Selection Requirements

  • Non-Refundable Deposit

    Candidates who accept a seat must pay a $1500 non-refundable deposit within two weeks of notification of acceptance in order to hold their place in the cohort. This deposit will be applied toward first semester tuition costs. Accepted candidates who do not pay the $1500 deposit within the required time frame (two weeks) forfeit their seat.

  • Onboarding Requirements

    Once accepted into the NGU PA Medicine Program, the following conditions must be completed by or verified by our third-party vendor (they will forward to NGU) in order to matriculate into the program.

    • Background Search:
      • Criminal Activity
      • Sex Offender Registry
      • National Healthcare Fraud and Abuse
      • Residence History
      • Social Security Alerts
    • Twelve (12) Panel Urine Drug Screen
    • Compliance Verification
      • Signed Technical Standards Form
      • Immunization Status Verification
      • Tuberculosis Screening Results
      • Health Insurance Policy (showing current status)
      • Annual Physical Exam – Physical Clearance Form
      • Signed Release Form allowing NGU to provide preceptors with status or results of Immunizations, TB Screening, Drug Screening, and Background Check
    • Mandatory Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Operational Safety and Health Administrative (OSHA) certification
    • Compliance with all other conditions as detailed in letter of acceptance. (done via NGU Admissions)

    All ‘post acceptance requirements’ must be met by November 1st prior to matriculation. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in a forfeiture of seat and the applicant will not be allowed to matriculate into the program.

Signed Technical Standards Testament and Academic Expectations

North Greenville University student candidates must possess the capacity to complete the entire curriculum to achieve the Master of Medical Science degree. The curriculum requires demonstrated skills in (1) observation, (2) communication, (3) motor, (4) intellect, and (5) behavioral and social. Candidates offered a seat in the program are required to sign this testament, verifying understanding and that they meet these Standards. In the event an applicant is unable to fulfill these technical standards prior to or any time after admission, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be allowed to enter or progress within the program. [Admissions Handbook Article 7.4.5; Student Policy Handbook, Article 5.4.5]

Standards Include:

  • Observation

    The candidate must be able to:

    • Observe demonstrations, visual presentations in lectures and laboratories, laboratory evidence and microbiologic cultures, microscopic studies of microorganisms and tissues in normal and pathologic states
    • Observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand
    • Use the sense of vision, somatic sensation, and smell as part of the observation process.
  • Communication

    A candidate should be able to:

    • Communicate professionally, effectively, and sensitively with patients and families
    • Communicate professionally, effectively, and efficiently in oral and written forms with all members of the healthcare team
    • Be able to speak, hear, and observe patients in order to elicit information, perceive nonverbal communications, and describe changes in mood, activity, and posture
    • Utilize speech, reading, writing, and computers as part of the communication process. In addition, candidates must possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively in small and large group discussions.
  • Motor

    Candidates must have sufficient motor skills and coordination to:

    • Execute the movement required to provide patient care such as palpitation, auscultation, percussion, and other diagnostic maneuvers
    • Execute movements required to provide general care and emergency treatment to patients. These skills require coordination of gross and fine muscular movement, equilibrium, and sensation.
    • Manipulate equipment and instruments necessary to perform basic laboratory tests and procedures required to attain curricular goals (e.g. needles, stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, tongue blades, intravenous equipment, gynecologic speculum, and scalpel)
    • Transport themselves from one location to another in a timely fashion in order to facilitate patient care responsibilities and receive educational training.
  • Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities

    Candidates must be able to:

    • Comprehend three-dimensional relationships and the spatial relationship of structures
    • Collect, organize, prioritize, analyze, and assimilate large amounts of technically detailed and complex information within a limited time frame. This information will be presented in a variety of educational settings, including lectures, small group discussions, and individual clinical settings.
    • Analyze, integrate, and apply information appropriately for problem solving and decision-making.
  • Behavioral and Social Abilities

    Candidates must have:

    • Emotional health, maturity, sensitivity, intellectual ability, and good judgment needed to complete all responsibilities associated with the diagnosis and care of patients
    • The ability to tolerate physical, mental, and emotional stress associated with training and the profession
    • Qualities of adaptability, flexibility and be able to function in the face of uncertainty
    • A high level of compassion for others, motivation to serve, integrity, and a consciousness of social values
    • Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact positively with people from all levels of society, all ethnic backgrounds, and all belief systems
    • The ability to accept criticism and respond by appropriate modification of behavior.
  • NGU PA Medicine Policy on Academic Learning Disabilities

    Provided the preceding ‘technical Standards’ are met, a student can claim disability through the Office of Student Accessibility.

    Criteria for establishing a PA Medicine candidate’s disability is taken from the (1) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) criteria and (2) peer reviewed literature published in the Journal of Physician Assistant Education. To establish a disability the PA Medicine candidate requesting special accommodations must provide appropriate documentation of the disability or qualifying medical condition. The documentation must specify the extent to which classroom or testing procedures are to be modified. The accommodation requested or recommended by the PA candidate should not be based on preferences but on disability-driven reasons, nor should it over-accommodate the PA candidate. Reports from the qualified licensed professional should be on letterhead, typed in English, dated, signed, and legible. Prior to considering any request for special accommodations, NGU must receive the following documentation:

    • A complete description of disability or medical condition and impact on the PA candidates daily life and day-to-day functioning – limitations to major life activity.
    • Signed, typed and dated current documentation of the disability by a qualified professional. The documentation must be based on professional testing, which was performed by a qualified professional. Diagnostic methods used should be appropriate to the disability and in alignment with current professional protocol. Documentation must include all the following:
      • The name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator, including information about license or certification (e.g., licensed psychologist) as well as the area of specialization, employment, and state in which the individual practices must be clearly stated in the documentation.
      • Contact information including address, telephone number, and/or e-mail address of each professional providing documentation.
      • The date and location of the assessment upon which each professional’s report is based.
      • A detailed description of the psychological, educational, and/or cognitive functioning tests that were conducted.
      • The results of those tests and a comprehensive interpretation of the results.
      • The name of the specific disability diagnosed and a description of the specific impact on daily life activities and day-to-day functional limitations to major life activities including a history of the impact of the disability on academic functioning if the disability is due to a learning disability or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD).
      • The specific examination accommodations that are requested to compensate for those limitations and how they will reduce the impact of identified limitations.
      • Description of treatment and rehabilitation. Describe all treatment and efforts at remediation that the candidate has undergone and the results of the treatment. Also, describe how the disability is accommodated in daily life.
    • Note 1: A qualified professional is someone with the credentials, training, and expertise to diagnose the disability the individual is claiming. The primary relationship of the attesting professional to the individual must be that of a treating medical professional to a patient; there must be no familial, intimate, supervisory or other close relationship between the qualified professional and the individual requesting accommodations.
    • Note 2: NGU reserves the right to request further verification, if necessary, of the evaluating professional’s credentials and expertise relevant to the diagnosis.

    Once the preceding assessment is provided, it will be evaluated by the Dean for the Graduate School of Health Science and, if deemed necessary, a consultant and either accepted, denied, or modifications suggested.

    As part of the preceding steps, an interactive dialog about what is reasonable will take place (student candidate suggestions does not mean they can be met).

    An accommodation is considered unreasonable when it causes “undue hardship” (a complex determination that can take into account how much the cost would be or how onerous to the school), alters the fundamental nature of the program, disrupts the cycle of education, or is related to dependent skill testing such as problem focused objective structured clinical examination or skills testing.

    In general, comfort aids will not require pre-approval but must be inspected prior to each use.

    These items include:

    Medicine & Medical Devices
    Auto-injectors; such as EpiPen
    Bandages
    Braces – Neck, Back, Wrist, Leg or Ankle Braces
    Casts – including slings for broken/sprained arms and other injury-related items that cannot be removed.
    Cough Drops – must be unwrapped and not in a bottle/container
    Eye Drops
    Eye Patches
    Eyeglasses (without the case), including tinted lenses, must be removed for visual inspection
    Glucose Tablets (does not include hard candy) – must be removed for visual inspection
    Handheld (non-electronic) magnifying glass (without the case)
    Hearing aids / Cochlear implant
    Inhaler
    Medical Alert Bracelet

    Medical device: Must be attached to a person’s body, must be inaudible, and must not include a remote-control device. Examples include but are not limited to:

    • Insulin pump
    • Continuous glucose monitor
    • Note If the insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor includes an accompanying remote-control device, the remote-control device may not be taken into the testing room. if there is a need to take the remote-control device into the testing room, Candidates must apply and be approved for an accommodation to do so.
    • TENS Unit
    • Spinal Cord Simulator
    Medical/Surgical face mask
    Nasal drops/spray
    Oxygen Tank
    Pillow/Cushion
    Pills – i.e. Tylenol or aspirin must be unwrapped and not in a bottle/container. Candidates may bring pills that are still in the packaging if the packaging states they MUST remain in the packaging, such as nitro glycerin pills that cannot be exposed to air. Packaging must be properly inspected.
    Mobility Devices
    Canes
    Crutches
    Motorized Scooters/Chairs
    Walkers
    Wheelchairs
    Other approved items (must be provided by Testing Center)
    Tissues/Kleenex
    Earplugs and Noise Cancelling Headphones

     

    Signed Technical Standards Testament (PDF) 

FAQs

  • How competitive is your program? How many applications do you receive each year?

    Approximately 914 applications were submitted via CASPA for the Class of 2027. Approximately 168 applicants were invited for interview, and of that group, 30 were selected for the class.

  • How many students do you accept for each cohort?

    We accept 30 students annually.

  • Do you offer transcript review?

    Due to our large applicant pool, we are unable to offer transcript review. However, if you have a course or courses you want to verify would meet the prerequisite requirements, please email paadmissions@ngu.edu. Your email should include: course name and number (with prefix), semester hours, institution it was taken at, course description, and grade earned.

  • Are my scores competitive?

    For the Class of 2027:

    • Undergraduate GPA: 3.78
    • Prerequisite GPA: 3.84
    • Paid Healthcare Hours: 4,500
    • Shadowing/Volunteer Hours: 882
    • Average Age: 25 y/o

    Compare your scores and hours with the information listed above and target areas where you fall below the listed range. 

  • How long is the PA program?

    The NGU PA Program is 24 consecutive months.

  • Do you have a supplemental application?

    No, we do not have a supplemental application.

  • Do you require a bachelor’s degree?

    Yes. The NGU PA Program requires completed a bachelor’s degree from a U.S regionally accredited institution.

  • Does my bachelor’s degree have to be completed before applying via CASPA?

    Yes, undergraduate degree must be conferred prior to applying to NGU.

  • Do I need to have a biology degree or other science degree?

    No, we do not require a specific degree.

  • Do you accept online courses or courses from community colleges?

    Yes, provided they are from a U.S regionally accredited institution. Please see refer to Article 3.1 in the PA Admissions Handbook for further detail.

  • What prerequisite courses are required?
    Prerequisites must have a 3.0 or B (B- does not meet the prerequisite)

    Required Course

    Semester Hours Minimum

    Anatomy and Physiology – Lecture and Lab

     

    • Human-based ONLY (comparative is not accepted).
    • Online lab courses accepted.
    • The lab must apply to the course taken
    • If anatomy and physiology courses are taken separately, no lab is required for the physiology course.

    Applicants can fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:

    1. Taking two Human Anatomy and Physiology (with lab) courses (combined) for a total of 8 SH
    2. Taking the Human Anatomy with lab (4 SH) and Human Physiology (no lab required) (3 SH) courses separately

    Biology I with Lab (or higher)

    • Must be a course designed for core curriculum or major curriculum requirements.
    • Survey courses DO NOT meet this requirement.
    • Online lab courses accepted.
    • The lab must apply to the course taken.

    General Biology with Lab course (4 SH)

    Biology II or equivalent

    • Must be a course designed for Biology Majors.
    • Survey courses DO NOT meet this requirement.
    • No lab is required.
    • Nutrition courses will be accepted with a BIO prefix.

    Applicants can fulfill this requirement with one of the following options (or equivalent) (3 SH to 4 SH):

    1. General Biology II
    2. Genetics
    3. Cell Biology
    4. Histology
    5. Immunology
    6. Virology
    7. Epidemiology
    8. Biochemistry (can only be used once)
    9. Nutrition (must have BIO prefix)

    Microbiology

    • Microbiology for non-science majors is accepted.
    • Online courses accepted.

    Microbiology course (3 SH)

    General Chemistry I with Lab (or higher)

    • Must be a course designed for core curriculum or major curriculum requirements.
    • Survey courses DO NOT meet this requirement.
    • Online lab courses accepted.
    • The lab must apply to the course taken.

    General Chemistry with Lab course (4 SH)

    General Chemistry II or equivalent

    • Must be a course designed for Chemistry Majors.
    • Survey courses DO NOT meet this requirement.
    • No lab is required.

    Applicants can fulfill this requirement with one of the following options (or equivalent) (3 SH):

    1. General Chemistry II
    2. Organic Chemistry
    3. Analytical Chemistry
    4. Biochemistry (can only be used once)

    General Psychology (or higher)

    Applicants can fulfill this requirement with one of the following options (or equivalent) (3 SH):

    1. Introductory Psychiatry
    2. Abnormal Psychology
    3. Developmental Psychology
    4. Psychology throughout the Lifespan

    Statistics

    • Business Statistics is NOT accepted

    Applicants can fulfill this requirement with one of the following options (or equivalent) (3 SH):

    1. General Statistics
    2. Behavioral Statistics
    3. Biostatistics
  • What grade do I need to receive in a course in order for it to count as a prerequisite?

    All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of B (3.0) or higher. B- or lower is not accepted.

  • Do all courses need to have been completed within a certain time frame?

    We recommend that all prerequisites are taken within the past 5-7 years, however, this is not a requirement. We expect the applicant to have that requisite knowledge upon matriculation.

  • If I took a biochemistry course, would that count as biology or chemistry?

    Biochemistry can count as either a biology or chemistry, but cannot count for both.

  • Do prerequisite courses need to be completed before the application is submitted?

    Yes

  • Do you require shadowing of a PA?

    Shadowing a PA is not required but highly recommended and is a valuable experience. We also encourage shadowing of other healthcare providers.

  • I graduated from a foreign institution, am I eligible to apply?

    No, you must complete a Bachelor’s degree from a US regionally accredited institution in order to be eligible to apply to our program. We do not accept WES.

  • Do you have a rolling admissions process?

    Yes, the NGU PA Program uses a rolling admissions process. Therefore, applicants who qualify for an interview may be invited to the next available scheduled interview date.

  • Do you give preference to in-state applicants?

    No.

  • Do you offer tours of the program?

    Yes. We have 3 Information Sessions each spring that allows prospective applicants to learn about our program, interact with faculty and staff, and provides a tour of program facilities. Currently, we are unable to offer private tours.

  • Is your program offered online?

    No.

  • I submitted my CASPA application by the deadline, but my application was not reviewed, why?

    All applications with a VERIFIED status from CASPA by or on August 1st will be reviewed. Once you submit via CASPA, they must review what you have submitted including verifying transcripts. Per the CASPA website this can take 2-4 weeks. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact CASPA directly to verify the receipt of all application materials by CASPA and the current status of his/her application.

  • Is the program providing any special considerations to applicants effected by the Covid-19 crisis?

    The program recognizes that the COVID-19 crisis has impacted many applicants and has resulted in unexpected changes. Due to COVID-19, many institutions of higher education transitioned to online instruction and have given students the option of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory(S/U) or Pass/Fail (P/F) grading for courses. Courses taken during Spring 2020 through Fall 2021 that have a S or P grade instead of a letter grade will be accepted for prerequisite requirements, if this was an institutional change secondary to the COVID-19 crisis. As a general rule, the NGU PA program recommends students elect letter grades for all courses when the decision is theirs to make. However, if this is not possible, the courses will be accepted and allowed to meet the prerequisite requirements. However, no GPA quality points will be awarded when calculating the overall GPA or the overall science GPA for courses with a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system. Therefore, pass or satisfactory grades will neither hurt nor help your pre-interview score.

    As a reminder, the program does not require a minimum number of paid healthcare experience. Therefore, there are no additional requirements that need special consideration due to the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Do you accept Advanced Placement(AP) and or College Level Examination Program(CLEP) for prerequisites?

    Completion of Advanced Placement courses(AP) and/or College Level Examination Program(CLEP) courses meet the prerequisite requirements with passed standardized examinations and must be on an official transcript.

  • Is the GRE required for admission?

    No, the NGU PA Program does not require the GRE for admission.

  • What type of patient care counts towards the program?

    Direct Patient Care Experience Examples

    Roles involving hands-on patient interaction, assessment, treatment, procedures, or monitoring:

    • Military (medic, corpsman, pararescueman, SERE specialist, etc.)
    • Emergency medicine (EMT, paramedic, etc.)
    • Nursing (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified nursing assistant)
    • Medical Assistants (MA, patient care technician, certified clinical medical assistants)
    • Respiratory therapist
    • Physical Therapist (PT)/Occupational Therapist (OT)
    • PT or OT aide with direct patient handling
    • Athletic Trainer (certified)
    • Medical assistant (certified)
    • Phlebotomist
    • Radiology technician
    • Registered dietician
    • Dialysis technician
    • Emergency room technician
    • Ophthalmology assistant/technician
    • Ultrasound technician
    • Community health aide/practitioner
    • Licensed mental health clinicians providing direct patient care

     

    Indirect Patient Care Experience Examples:

    • Clinical/medical scribe
    • Laboratory technician (non-patient facing roles)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Clinical research coordinator/assistant
    • Health education roles without treatment authority

     

    Positions NOT Meeting Patient Care Experience Requirements:

    • Medical billing and coding
    • Medical records
    • Medical transcriptionist
    • Patient scheduler
    • Front desk or receptionist roles
    • Insurance verification
    • Administrative assistant
    • Any position considered primarily administrative or non-clinical

    *If your health care area is not listed here, please email paadmissions@ngu.edu for verification.

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