Welcome to the home page of the Physician Assistant Program at Missouri State University  

INFORMATION: 

 If you are interested in receiving a Program brochure, please e-mail your name, mailing address and telephone number to PhysicianAsstStudies@missouristate.edu. For more information about the Physician Assistant profession check out the American Academy of Physician Assistant's (AAPA) website at: http://www.aapa.org. A list of accredited PA programs is available at http://www.aapa.org/pgmlist.php3.   

APPLICATION: 

   The Missouri State University PA Program participates in the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).  Applications will be available in May 2010 for individuals interested in applying for the class beginning in January 2011. The deadline for applications to CASPA is August 1, 2010. Apply Early!  Please allow 6-8 weeks for a completed CASPA application to reach the Missouri State PA Program.  The GRE must be taken prior to August 1, 2010 if applying for January 2011. The CASPA website CASPA LINK provides additional information about the initial application requirements and fees. Paper applications may also be available for download from that site. 

APPLY EARLY!! Once you submit your CASPA application, it can take 4-6 weeks to process and additional time for mailing the applications to the Program.  If you submit your application to CASPA too close to the deadline (August 1), it may not reach the Program in time for a full evaluation before interviews are set to begin.  CASPA applications received at the Missouri State University PA Program AFTER August 29, 2010 will not be considered. 

Your CASPA application may be forwarded to the Program by CASPA when CASPA has received the following information: 1) Electronic Application; 2) All Official Transcripts; 3) at least 2 of the 3 letters of recommendation; and 4) Payment.  Any missing information (i.e., 3rd letter of recommendation, GRE scores) should be submitted as soon as possible for timely evaluation.   

 GRE codes: INSTITUTION CODE 6665 and  DEPARTMENT CODE 0601.  GRE scores usually go directly to the MSU Graduate College.

If you have further questions, please contact the Missouri State University PA Department at
(417) 836-6151.  Information is updated in a timely manner; however, subject  to change without notice.    _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

       BOARD PASS RATES 

                                                                         MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

               PANCE Results
             (First Time Exam Takers)

             Class             MSU Pass Rate         National Pass Rate

2001                     100%                                   92%

2002                     100%                                   90%

2003                     100%                                   89%

2004                       92%                                   90%

2005                       87%                                   91%

2006                     100%                                   92%

                                                    2007                     100%                                   93%

                                                    2008                       96%                                    tbd