Prerequisites
What are the University of Detroit Mercy required prereq courses? (Hint: there are 6)
Nutrition, Medical Ethics, Statistics, Advanced Physiology, Microbiology, Developmental Psychology
Which exam does the University of Detroit Mercy require?
GRE
How many Michigan PA programs have the status of "Continued Accreditation"?
5: Central, Eastern, GVSU, Detroit Mercy, WSU
What is PCE?
Patient Care Experience
How many accredited pa schools are in Michigan?
8 schools
What are the required prereqs for the University of Michigan - Flint?
Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Advanced Human Physiology, 2 Chemistry courses: one must be an organic or biochemistry course, Microbiology, Developmental Psychology, Statistics, Medical Terminology
Which 5 Michigan PA programs do not require the GRE?
CMU, Concordia, MSU, Western, UM-Flint
Which Michigan PA programs have non-rolling admissions?
CMU, Eastern, GVSU, Detroit Mercy, UM-Flint, WSU, Western
Which Michigan PA program does not require or recommend PCE?
Trick questions! They all do.
How many pa programs are in Michigan total?
11
What are Lawrence Technological University's recommended courses?
Medical Terminology
Genetics
Ethics or Medical Ethics
Which 5 Michigan PA programs require the CASPer Test?
GVSU, Lawrence Tech, MSU, UM-Flint, WSU
Which Michigan PA program offers a 3-year track?
University of Detroit Mercy
what are examples of PCE?
medical assistant, phlebotomist, surgical technician, etc..
What are some examples of extracurricular activities that are valued by pa programs?
long term homeless shelters volunteer, e-board member of a club, etc
What are the required prereq classes for Eastern Michigan University?
Human anatomy
Human physiology
General chemistry with lab
Organic chemistry with lab or biochemistry with lab
Microbiology with lab
Lifespan psychology
Statistics
Which 3 Michigan PA programs require the PA-CAT?
CMU, Concordia, Lawrence Tech
Which CMU prereq is not offered at UM-Dearborn?
Pathophysiology
Where are some places you can complete PCE hours?
Clinic, hospital, etc..
How many characters should your personal statement be?
up to 5,000
What is the minimum prereq grade for Grand Valley State University?
C
Which Michigan PA program does not require any entrance exams?
Western Michigan University
Which Michigan PA program has a direct 5-year track for high school students?
University of Detroit Mercy
Give an example of a pa school and their PCE hour requirement
We will fact-check you!
What is the worse thing to say when interviewers ask you, "what will you do if you do not get accepted to pa school?"
I will just apply to NP school, YOU WILL GET REJECTED!