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Eastern Virginia Medical School School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program 700 W. Olney Road, Lewis Hall, Suite 1100, PO Box 1980 Norfolk, VA 23501-1980 US   Phone: 1-757-446-7158 Fax: 1-757-446-8915   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Physician Assistant On Campus   The EVMS Master of Physician Assistant Program was the first Master's level PA Program in Virginia. The program prepares students both academically and professionally for patient care responsibilities and patient-centered services as a physician assistant (PA). This ARC-PA accredited professional program is divided into two phases and spans 27 consecutive months. Phase I represents the pre-clinical phase of the program and spans 15 months. Phase II of the program represents the supervised clinical education component and spans 12 months. Individuals with broad educational backgrounds, prior health care experience, and those who are under-represented in the health care professions are encouraged to apply for admission. The academic year begins each January with approximately 50 students per class.     Accreditation Information: The EVMS Physician Assistant program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's Degree  Pre-Requisite Courses Anatomy or A&P I Physiology or AP II General or Intro Chemistry Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry Microbiology Introductory Psychology Upper-level Psychology course College Math, Statistics, or Physics  International Student Requirements Applicants with English as a second language are required to provide TOEFL scores.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Healthcare experience is not required to apply, but is desirable and rewarded in the screening process.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 830  # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations: Medical and Allied Health Programs  # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable