{"id":124,"date":"2026-07-06T22:30:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T02:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T16:47:25","slug":"physician-assistant-ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Physician Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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As a graduate of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program, you are well-prepared to provide evidence-based patient care as an integral member of the interprofessional health care team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in visiting the UM-Flint campus and meeting with a current PA student?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ia8Rek2JQ6KR692w6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a visit to UM-Flint Campus Visit with PA program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sentinel-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">On this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f0d1fcef wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#why\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Why UM-Flint<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#curriculum\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Curriculum<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/admissions\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Admissions<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-chamfer wp-elements-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b2781d93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ac9e81\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"why\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-2\">Why UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3\">The World-Class U-M PA Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Michigan\u2019s health care programs are nationally recognized. The Physician Assistant program on the Flint campus upholds this tradition with leading faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and sought-after clinical experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4\">Exemplary Clinical Rotations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students complete clinical rotations across Michigan Medicine, UM health affiliates, Genesee County hospitals, and Hamilton Community Health Center, with specialty rotation options. This robust training develops competencies in patient care, practice-based learning, and communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mission of the UM-Flint PA program is to prepare students to become exemplary physician assistant practitioners, leaders, and advocates for the profession and public health through best practices in teaching, learning, and service to our diverse local community and beyond.<br><br>To achieve our mission, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare a diverse PA workforce to serve the patient-centered needs and public health of the local, state, and national communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate students to utilize evidence-based decision-making and problem-solving to enable safe, affordable practice of medicine in a changing health care environment, emphasizing self-assessment that promotes continuous improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate and encourage students to provide culturally competent and team-based care, committed to caring for all individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare graduates who are creative leaders who advocate for and are civically engaged in their practice as clinicians, administrators, academicians, and researchers who contribute to the PA profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and support faculty members to achieve excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support PA Program graduates and faculty in lifelong learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"curriculum\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">MS in Physician Assistant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Master of Science in Physician Assistant program employs a comprehensive 103-credit curriculum to instill students\u2019 medical knowledge and clinical skills through didactic and clinical phases. Cohorts of up to 50 students begin each January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 28 months, students attend on-campus and online courses and experience a variety of clinical rotations. The first 16 months are didactic instruction-lecture and laboratory format with clinical immersions. The final 12 months are primarily clinical rotations with some online and on-campus requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16257\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Physician+Assistant+(MS) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>MS in Physician Assistant program curriculum<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Clinical Arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may suggest clinical sites and preceptors but are not required to provide or solicit sites for their clinical rotations. The UM-Flint PA program provides all clinical year students with clinical sites and preceptors that meet program requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">MS in Physician Assistant\/MBA Dual Degree Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\">Master of Science in Physician Assistant \/Master of Business Administration&nbsp;<\/a>program is designed for ambitious PA students and graduates interested in Business and Health Administration. This dual program complements the MSPA program with business knowledge and skills to improve the effectiveness and operational success of health care organizations and to promote entrepreneurial initiatives by PA professionals to develop business solutions to everyday issues they observe in practice.<br><br>The degrees are independent, and the PA program must be completed first, followed by the completion of the&nbsp;MBA program. Each degree is awarded upon completion of the required credits for the MBA degree, after the MSPA degree is awarded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1567b4e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Accreditation and PANCE Pass Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"246\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/07\/ARC-PA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-599\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the University of Michigan-Flint Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the University of Michigan. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.<br><br>Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be July 2035. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program\u2019s accreditation history can be viewed on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-pa.org\/accreditation-history-university-of-michigan-flint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARC-PA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/policy-s4\/\">Student Policy 4-Clinical Phase SCPEs Sites and Preceptors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/policy-7a\/\">Student Policy 7A &#8211; Academic Standards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/policy-s7-b\/\">Professional Standards Performance and Progression Policy S7-B<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/pa-program-data\/\">PANCE Pass Rates, Student Attrition Data and Program Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/policy-s6\/\">Student Policy 6 &#8211; Student Employment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/policy-s16\/\">Student Health Policy S16<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/policy-15\/\">Student Policy 15 &#8211; Student Rights, Harassment and Grievances<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/pa-program-estimated-cost\/\">Estimated Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Competencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Knowledge of Practice<\/strong>: Demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interpersonal and Communication Skills<\/strong>: Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Person-centered Care<\/strong>: Provide person-centered care that includes patient- and setting-specific assessment, evaluation, and management and health care that is evidence-based, supports patient safety, and advances health equity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interprofessional Collaboration<\/strong>: Demonstrate the ability to engage with a variety of other health care professionals in a manner that optimizes safe, effective, patient- and population-centered care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professionalism and Ethics<\/strong>: Demonstrate a commitment to practicing medicine in ethically and legally appropriate ways and emphasizing professional maturity and accountability for delivering safe and quality care to patients and populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice-based Learning and Quality Improvement<\/strong>: Demonstrate the ability to learn and implement quality improvement practices by engaging in critical analysis of one\u2019s own practice experience, the medical literature, and other information resources for the purposes of self-evaluation, lifelong learning, and practice improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systems-Based Practice<\/strong>: Systems-based practice encompasses the societal, organizational, and economic environments in which health care is delivered. Physician assistants must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of health care to provide patient care that is of optimal value. PAs should work to improve the larger health care system of which their practices are a part.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Society and Population Health<\/strong>: Recognize and understand the influences of the ecosystem of person, family, population, environment, and policy on the health of patients and integrate knowledge of these determinants of health into patient care decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal and Professional Development<\/strong>: Demonstrate the qualities required to sustain lifelong personal and professional growth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9c11d1c0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-5\">Graduate Program Ambassador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jade L.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">Bachelor&#8217;s of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Spanish from the University of Maryland, College Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program?&nbsp; <\/strong>The University of Michigan- Flint&#8217;s PA program has been incredibly rewarding for both my personal growth and personal development. The best qualities to me are the faculty and the clinical immersion experiences. The faculty are highly invested in their students, taking time to mentor us and instill confidence as future clinicians. Additionally, the clinical immersions have provided early, hands on exposure that connects what we learn in the classroom to real patient care. Perhaps the most meaningful, though, has been the collaborative environment among classmates&#8211;being able to share knowledge with my peers while also learning from their unique backgrounds and perspectives has enriched my understanding and prepared me to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3061 size-full\" alt=\"Jade L smiling in a professional outfit against a blue background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/08\/Jade-L.jpg\" style=\"object-position:55% 26%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"55% 26%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/08\/Jade-L.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2026\/08\/Jade-L-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#656b9f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"admission\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UM-Flint PA program uses a holistic admissions process, evaluating each applicant on academic performance, health care and community experience, leadership, and alignment with the program\u2019s mission and public-health emphasis. Review the full admissions philosophy, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and four-step application process on the Admissions page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/admissions\/\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>View admissions requirements and deadlines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"careers\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">A Career in High Demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physician assistants diagnose illness, manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient&#8217;s primary health care provider. With an aging population and a growing need for care, demand for skilled PAs is rising fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-aeddf89f wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">#2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranked in Best Health Care Jobs by U.S. News &amp; World Report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">#5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranked in the 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News &amp; World Report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">20%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projected growth in PA employment through 2034, much faster than average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">$133,260<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Median annual salary for a physician assistant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Admitted Student Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U-M PA Class of 2026<br><\/strong>cGPA: 3.59<br>pGPA: 3.68<br>Science GPA: 3.46<br>Average Age: 25<br>Average PCH: 1823<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U-M PA Class of 2027<\/strong><br>cGPA: 3.72<br>pGPA 3.70<br>Science GPA: 3.60<br>Average Age: 23<br>Average PCH: 2321<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U-M PA Class of 2028<\/strong><br>cGPA: 3.62<br>pGPA: 3.71<br>Science GPA: 3.56<br>Average Age: 25<br>Avg PCH: 3194<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-907a194c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-9\">Graduate Program Ambassador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Katie P.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Human Biology, with a minor in Public Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program? <\/strong>One of the best qualities of the UM-Flint PA Program is the supportive culture among students, faculty, and the community we serve. All of the faculty members are encouraging, approachable, and genuinely invested in our success as individuals. As practicing PAs, they have great insight and help us connect tough concepts to real-world patient care. The program also brings in knowledgeable guest speakers from various specialties, providing valuable perspectives from experts in the field. I also appreciate the program&#8217;s emphasis on hands-on learning and community service. In addition, unique experiences such as cadaver anatomy labs and ultrasound training help reinforce our learning and prepare us for clinical practice. 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