General Info
Mission & Focus
Before Applying
Application Process
After Acceptance!
100

The current accreditation status of UC Davis PA Program

What is accreditation-continued

100

The type of providers UC Davis' PA Program prepares students for 

What is primary care providers.

100

This entrance examination if NOT required for UC Davis PA applicants.

What is the GRE.

100

The application deadline of this program

What is August 1st.

100

In what term do courses begin for didactic year?

What is Summer.

200

The duration of this program

What is 27 months
200

Fill in the blank in the sentence below regarding the program's mission statement:

The program develops ______, _______ _______ clinicians ready to improve outcomes in diverse health care environments. 

What is: collaborative, socially conscious.

200

The minimum overall and minimum science GPA required by the program

What is a 3.0 Science and a 3.0 Overall GPA

200

This application approach evaluates applicants beyond just grades and test scores and is utilized by UC Davis PA Admission Committee members.

What is a holistic review process.

200

The price of the seat deposit is required after notification of acceptance to the program

What is $1500.

300

During clinical year, each of the eight required rotations is structured around this specific time block.

What is 5 weeks?

300

Fill in the blank on the following vision statement of UC David PA Program:

Educate clinicians who are prepared to lead and improve access to ____-____, _____ _____ ____.

What is high-quality, culturally relevant care.
300

Out of the following list of pre-requisite courses, which of the following is not required?

- Human anatomy with lab

- Human physiology with lab

- Biochemistry

- Organic Chemistry with lab

Biochemistry is not required by UC Davis

300

The amount of LOR's needed to submit on the CASPA application.

What is 3 LOR's.

300

Out of the 8 required clinical rotations, name two of the specialties

Options include:

- Family Medicine

- Pediatrics

- Women's health

- Psychiatry

- Emergency Medicine

- Surgery

- Internal Medicine

-Elective Rotation

400

This instructional approach uses patient scenarios to strengthen clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

What is case-based learning.

400

Name one of the core values the program encompasses.

Options include:

- Leadership in clinical practice and system change

- Inclusive, equity-driven health care delivery

- Collaborative, team-based education and care

- Community engagment and service

-Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care

400

Due date and fee for the supplemental application

What is December 1st and a fee of $135

400

Two areas of experience are required for the program?

What is Patient Care Experience & Healthcare Experience.

400

Name one of the courses taken in the didactic phased of the PA Program.

Options include:

- Foundations of Clinical Medicine

- Pharmacology Aligned with Pathophysiology

- Advanced Clinical Skills & Physical Exam

- Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine

- Social Determinants of Health

- Gender, Sexual & Reproductive Health

500

What is the projected total tuition cost for the program?

What is $170,430.

500

The mission highlights preparing PAs to serve this specific geographic population within the state of California.

What are the underserved communities in California.

500

The average stats (science and overall GPA) from the last class accepted at UC Davis.

What is a 3.7 Overall & 3.6 Science GPA

500

The earliest date period you will receive acceptance.

What is late December.

500

In the final quarter of the program, students complete this course designed to prepare them for entering professional practice

What is Professional Practice — Transition to Practice (PAS 243B).