Physician Assistant
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
The James Madison University Physician Assistant program prepares students for clinical roles as primary care physician assistants. With over 40 years of experience, physician assistants are highly trained healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive medical services, including patient history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic testing, medical and surgical treatment, patient education, and medication prescription where legally permitted. The program emphasizes primary care medicine and prepares graduates for diverse clinical settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, rural health facilities, and urban healthcare systems.
- Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
- 2 years, 4 months
- On Campus
- ₹1,14,602/Year
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Program Overview
The James Madison University Physician Assistant program prepares students for clinical roles as primary care physician assistants. With over 40 years of experience, physician assistants are highly trained healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive medical services, including patient history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic testing, medical and surgical treatment, patient education, and medication prescription where legally permitted. The program emphasizes primary care medicine and prepares graduates for diverse clinical settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, rural health facilities, and urban healthcare systems.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
IELTS
6.5
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2025-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Unknown
Programme Structure
Courses include:Human Gross Anatomy with Clinical ApplicationsPathophysiologyPhysical DiagnosisPathophysiologyClinical MedicinePharmacology for PASManaging Medical Information l: Clinical Biostatistics.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
GPA
3.0
GRE®
N/A
English Language Requirements
IELTS
6.5
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit their applications through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), including the completed JMU Graduate School application in PDF format. A minimum of 1,000 hours of direct patient care experience is required, along with specific prerequisite courses—some requiring a grade of 'B' or higher, others a 'C' or higher. GRE General Test scores must be sent directly to CASPA (code 7442); MCAT scores are not accepted. Applicants should ensure all documentation is complete and meet the specified academic and experiential criteria to be considered for admission.
Course Fees
₹1,14,602/Year
Annual Fee
2 years, 4 months
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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