1) Complete all academic prerequisite courses.
Specific Pre-Professional Coursework Criteria

2) Demonstrate required GPA.

Overall GPA: 2.75 out of 4.0           

Science GPA: 2.75 out of 4.0

3) Apply To the PA Program through CASPA.

ALL applications to the Physician Assistant Program must be submitted through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistant (CASPA). Perspective students should apply when it is possible for all admissions requirements to be met before matriculation to the PA program.

Apply online:

·        CASPA Web site

·        CASPA customer service

apply@caspaonline.org

240-497-1895

·        The deadline for having your application to CASPA is November 1, 2008.

·        The Physician Assistant Program will receive applications from CASPA until December 31, 2008.

(CASPA will not send an application to the PA Program until it is complete and verified)

4) Submit three letters of recommendation to CASPA
Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation using the procedure(s) specified by CASPA. These letters may be from anyone of the applicant’s choice, but preference will be for those from, practicing physician assistants, physicians, other health professionals, previous employers or supervisors.

5) Submit transcripts.

·        Submit one set of original transcripts to CASPA

·        Submit one set of original transcripts to The University of Findlay

The University of Findlay

Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
            1000 N. Main St.

Findlay, OH 45840

6) Complete Supplemental Application.

* When the PA Program receives a complete CASPA application, the applicant will automatically be sent a Supplemental Application which must be returned by the deadline stated on that application.
* A $50.00 nonrefundable processing fee must be returned with the completed Supplemental Application.
* A course completion plan, detailing how all prerequisites will be completed prior to the start of the PA professional level curriculum must be submitted directly to the Physician Assistant Program (not to CASPA) as part of the supplemental application. This plan must make it clear what courses are to be taken, where they are to be taken, and when they will be taken.

7) We encourage you to contact the PA Program if you still have questions.
The number one reason why candidates are rejected or have to withdraw their application is because they fail to fulfill program or university specific requirements!

Materials You Need to Send to CASPA:
- Application fee

- All official college / university transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Any other materials requested by CASPA 

Materials You Need to Send to UF:
- All official college/ university transcripts
- Official High School transcripts if a bachelors degree has not been completed at time of application.

Materials You Need to Send to PA Program:
- Completed Supplemental Application

- $50.00 nonrefundable application fee

Application Evaluation

-The admissions committee will meet to review all applications in late February.  Applicants who have met the admissions requirements may be contacted to schedule an interview.