Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)

Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray)
525 Vine Street
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101

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*Last updated January 26th, 2023

General Information

Mission Statement: The mission of the Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to produce highly capable, compassionate PAs who deliver patient-centered care, make significant contributions to the health care community and continually advance the PA profession. Graduates of the 24-month program earn a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree.

Unique Program Features: Inquiry Based Learning; Dual Campus Locations; 24 Month Program; Academic Medical Center Affiliation; On Campus Simulation Lab

Curriculum Focus: Early Clinical Exposure; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning

Credentials Offered: Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)

Doctorate Degree Offered: No information provided

Type of Masters Degree: MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science

Program Length: 24 Months

Start Month: May 2024

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 88

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: No

Types of Interviews: Panel Interview; Group Interview

Admission Type: Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 09/01/2023

Deadline Requirement: Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.

Supplemental Application: Yes

Supplemental Deadline: 10/01/2023

Supplemental Application Fee: $100

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: Yes

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates: No

Tuition: $89,290

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: No information provided

International Applicants Accepted: No

Support for Veterans: <strong>Veteran scholarships</strong>: Scholarship or financial assistance like reduced or in-state tuition offered).;<strong>Special admission consideration</strong>: Processes that recognize military veterans.;<strong>Veteran faculty</strong>: Faculty members who have veteran status.;<strong>Yellow Ribbon program</strong>: Institutional participation in the <a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon/yellow_ribbon_info_schools.asp">Yellow Ribbon Schools program</a>;a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 78

Male: 11

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: 2

Asian: 10

Black or African American: 11

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: 18

Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander: -

White: 48

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: 154

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: 4.3

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: 153

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: 64

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: 67

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: 47

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: PA; Physician; Other health care provider

Minimum Overall GPA Required: No GPA minimum required

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: No GPA minimum required

Standardized Test(s) Required: GRE (will not accept MCAT); Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer)

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Hours Needed: No information provided

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No Requirement

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Recommended but not required

Paid Direct Patient Care: Required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: 1000

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No Requirement

Other Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Recommended but not required

Shadowing a Physician: Not Required

Shadowing other health care provider: Not Required

Clinical and/or non-clinical research: Not Required

Virtual Health Care Accepted: Yes

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: No

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: No information provided

Human Anatomy: 3 Credit(s)

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 3 Credit(s)

Genetics: 3 Credit(s)

Medical Terminology: 1 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)