- The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program sponsored by Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation- Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
- Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
- The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website.
School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
The Physician Assistant Studies program at Notre Dame of Maryland University prepares compassionate, intellectually curious students to become skilled, collaborative healthcare professionals. Through close mentorship and a strong academic foundation, students develop the clinical knowledge, professional excellence, and sense of social responsibility needed to serve their communities and make a meaningful impact.
The Physician Assistant Studies program at Notre Dame of Maryland University prepares students to become compassionate, skilled providers who are ready to meet the demands of today’s healthcare environments. Through a rigorous, hands‑on curriculum, students build a strong foundation in clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and patient‑centered care while learning to work collaboratively within interprofessional teams.
Guided by dedicated faculty and experienced clinicians, students gain real‑world experience that emphasizes professional excellence, ethical practice, and social responsibility. Graduates are equipped not only to deliver high‑quality care across diverse settings, but also to serve their communities with purpose, leadership, and a commitment to improving health outcomes for all.
Faculty & Staff
a curriculum built for what's next
Pathway
Fall Semester I | 15 Credits
PAS 501 – Anatomy (3)
PAS 502 – Patient Evaluation and Clinical Reasoning I (3)
PAS 504 – Physiology/Pathophysiology (3)
PAS 506 – Clinical Medicine I (4)
PAS 514 – Behavior Medicine I (2)
Spring Semester I | 19 Credits
PAS 515 – Evidence Based Medicine/Research Methods (2)
PAS 500 – Medical Law, Ethics, PA History (2)
PAS 512 – Clinical Medicine II (6)
PAS 507 – Patient Evaluation and Clinical Reasoning II (2)
PAS 509 – Pharmacology I (3)
PAS 510 – Clinical Lab Medicine/Diagnostic Skills (2)
PAS 519 – Behavior Medicine II (2)
Summer Semester | 10 Credits
PAS 503 – Public Health (2)
PAS 513 – Clinical Skills – Procedures/Emergency Room (2)
PAS 517 – Clinical Specialty – Surgery/ICU (2)
PAS 530 – Clinical Specialty – Geriatrics (2)
PAS 531 – Clinical Specialty – Pediatrics (2)
Fall Semester II | 15 Credits
PAS 511 – Pharmacology II (3)
PAS 516 – Clinical Medicine III (6)
PAS 532 – Patient Evaluation and Clinical Reasoning III (2)
PAS 533 – Transition to Clinical Year (1)
PAS 528 – Clinical Specialty – Reproductive-Male, Female/Genetics (3)
Spring Semester | 19 Credits
PAS 522 – Family Medicine Rotation (6)
PAS 520 – Internal Medicine Rotation (6)
PAS 521 – Surgery Rotation (6)
PAS 527 – Capstone I (1)
Summer Semester | 3 Courses | 12 Credits
PAS 524 – Emergency Medicine Rotation (6)
PAS 523 – Women’s Health Rotation (6)
Fall Semester | 21 Credits
PAS 526 – Pediatric Rotation (6)
PAS 525 – Behavioral Health Rotation (6)
PAS 536 – Elective Rotation (6)
PAS 529 – Capstone II (1)
PAS 534 – Professional Seminar and Summative Evaluation (1)
PAS 535 – Transition to PA Practice (1)
Total Didactic Year Credits = 59
Total Clinical Year Credits = 52
Total NDMU PA Program Credits = 111
Successful Completion of all required curricular and administrative components of the NDMU PA Studies Program will lead to the granting of a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree.
Submit your application via CASPA
Admissions Information
We will begin accepting applications through CASPA in May 2026 for the cohort that will begin in fall 2027. We will continue to accept applications until all seats are filled.
Apply on or after May 1, 2026, for Fall 2027 cohort.
The NDMU Physician Assistant Studies program starts a new cohort each fall and adheres to a rolling admission process. Applicants may apply for the next cohort through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).
Included below is information pertaining to the admission requirements and process for the Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) Physician Assistant Studies Program. The information will be presented in three distinct sections – Admission Requirements & Process, Technical Standards, and Frequently Asked Questions. If you apply for the NDMU Physician Assistant Studies Program, please review all of this information carefully and proceed by applying through The Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) link.
PLEASE NOTE: We will begin accepting applications through CASPA in May 2025for the cohort that will begin in fall 2026. We will continue to accept applications until all seats are filled.
The NDMU PA Studies Program gives preference to applicants who have completed the following requirements upon submission of their application:
- Fully completed undergraduate or graduate degree, prior to application
- Higher completed degree GPAs
- Higher calculated overall science GPAs
- Fully completed prerequisite courses
- Higher prerequisite course grades and prerequisite GPA
- Prerequisite courses completed within the last 8 years
- A minimum of 500 hours of patient care experience
- A minimum of 24 hours of Physician Assistant shadowing
- Three or more letters of recommendation with a rating of “Recommend” or “Highly Recommend”
- If an applicant’s Overall GPA <3.0, overall science GPA <3.0, or the prerequisite course work is >8 years old, a PA Program Waiver From can be submitted to the program for consideration. Waivers will not be considered until the application has been verified by CASPA. Waivers will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The program’s decision is final and not open to consideration for appeal. Click for form.
- Being an NDMU alumni is also favored (but will not exclude graduates from other colleges and universities in the application process)
The following requirements apply to each applicant who is seeking to enter the Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program. Please carefully review all information that is presented in this section to guide you in determining your eligibility for admission. The requirements are non-negotiable.
All applicants should understand that the Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program will adhere to a rolling-admission process. This means that an applicant who applies early during the allowed submission time period and who holds a completed bachelor’s degree, who has met, at the least, all minimum requirements to qualify for an interview, and who has a successful interview will be offered acceptance into the NDMU PA Program. Applications will be reviewed until all seats (as allowed by ARC-PA accreditation requirements) have been offered and accepted. (Applicants may be offered a position on the NDMU PA Studies Program’s waiting list. If an applicant agrees to accept a position on the waiting list, they may be offered a formal seat within the NDMU PA Studies Program at a future date, prior to the date of matriculation of the next scheduled cohort.)
The Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program matriculated its inaugural cohort in October 2023.
I. Completed Degree(s): (Applicants May Satisfy the Requirement for a Completed Degree by Either of the Following Two Mechanisms)
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree (from a regionally accredited college or university). Applicants who have not completed their degree are not eligible for matriculation into the PA program.
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree (or graduate degree) within the United States must present an official transcript which demonstrates a specific and distinct grade for each course and an overall (cumulative) GPA. (If a grade is listed as Pass / Fail, a “Pass” will be considered as equivalent to a “C” and a “Fail” will be considered an “F”).
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- Applicants who intend to use foreign educational experiences and degrees (those obtained outside of the United States), must have their higher education record, including all course work and completed degree(s), evaluated by World Education Services (WES). In addition, the evaluation of any foreign transcript(s) must result in verification of the equivalent of a fully completed bachelor’s degree, or higher, as compared to United States educational system standards. Each course that is evaluated must also be assigned a specific grade. (If a grade is listed as Pass / Fail, a “Pass” will be considered as equivalent to a “C” and a “Fail” will be considered an “F”).
Applicants who have not completed a bachelor’s degree or higher-level degree from a regionally accredited college or university within the United States must complete a TOEFL evaluation. To be eligible for entry into the PA program, such applicants must attain a minimum score of 20 in each TOEFL category (Reading / Listening / Speaking / Writing). Please refer to the following web site for more information regarding TOEFL https://www.ets.org/toefl.
- “Holistic” or qualitative transcripts (those without grades assigned to each course and / or without an overall GPA) will be considered as invalid for the purpose of acceptance into the Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Program.
Addition Information for All Applicants:
- Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree from any regionally accredited college or university are encouraged to apply. The NDMU PA Program does not require an applicant to hold an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University to be eligible for admission. Each application that is evaluated will be reviewed in an equitable and unbiased manner, utilizing the PA program evaluation tools that will be utilized to evaluate all applications.
- Applicants who have completed a bachelor or master’s degree through Notre Dame of Maryland University will be advantaged in the scoring of their initial application materials by an automatic addition of a specified number of admission criteria points. As a result, Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates who apply to the PA Program will have an increased chance of being offered an interview. However, the outcomes of the interview and overall final assessment of each applicant will determine if that individual is a “right-fit” candidate for the NDMU PA Studies Program. An individual applicant will receive this advantage for being an NDMU graduate This advantage equates to approximately a 5% increase in the academic (pre-interview) score.
II. Academic Performance Standards & Required Prerequisites: Minimum Academic Requirements to Qualify for an Interview:
Overall GPA = 3.0 as calculated by CASPA (Scoring will be assigned on a graduated scale; higher overall GPAs will receive higher scores.) (NOTE: We do not impose an age limit for the completed degree that will be submitted with the application.)
- Overall Science GPA = 3.0 as calculated by CASPA (This will include all prerequisite courses completed by an applicant. Scoring will be assigned on a graduated scale; higher GPAs will receive higher rankings. The determination of the prerequisite GPA will include all prerequisite courses completed by an applicant.)
- Prerequisite Courses = All courses, including medical terminology, must have an associated grade. Pass / fail grading will not be accepted. Grades less than a “B” are not acceptable and will result in an applicant being disqualified for that application cycle. Applicants may repeat prerequisite courses for grade improvement. Prerequisite GPAs will include ALL prerequisite courses taken, including the initial courses and those taken for grade improvement. (NOTE: All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 8 years. Any prerequisite course that is older than 8 years will not satisfy our requirement for that prerequisite.)
Required Prerequisite Courses are as follows:
- Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits; face to face lab required)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits; face to face lab required)
- Microbiology (3 credits; face to face lab required)
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry (3 credits; lab not required)
- Psychology (3 Credits)
- Statistics (3 or 4 credits)
- Med Term (2 or 3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite Courses are as follows:
- genetics (3 or 4 credits)
III. Patient Care Experience and Physician Assistant Shadowing: Completion of a minimum of 500 hours of (acceptable) patient care experience. All patient care experience must be logged and substantiated by signed attestation of a supervising health professional who acted as your mentor. The mentor(s) must sign your completed patient care hours document, by hand, before you upload such documents into your CASPA application.
(Note: Direct Patient Care Experience May Occur with any of the following healthcare professionals: Addiction Counselor; Cardiovascular Technologist; Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant; Pharmacist; Chiropractor; Corpsman/ Medic / IDC; Forensic Pathologist; IMG with US Healthcare System Exp; RN; CRNP; Osteopathic Physician; Medical Doctor; Optician’ Optometrist; Paramedic AAS; Physical Therapist; Podiatrist; Anesthesia Tech; Cardiovascular Tech; Athletic Trainer; ER Tech; Surgical Tech; OT; COTA; PT; PTA; EMT; LPN; MA; Phlebotomist; CAN; PT or OT Tech; Pharm Tech; SLP; Respiratory Therapist; Licensed Social Worker; Diagnostic Imaging Technologist; Medical Scribe.)
PA Shadowing: “Shadowed” Physician Assistants must sign off on your hours to verify and validate the total Shadowed Hours submitted. Please clearly identify these documents as “PA Shadowing” and compile the signed forms into a single file and upload into the CASPA Portal, as directed within the CASPA portal. (A minimum of 24 Shadowing Hours is required.)
Physician Assistant Studies Direct Patient Care Hours Record or PA Shadowing Hours Record
All completed (hand signed) DOCUMENTATION of DIRECT PATIENT CARE and PA SHADOWING EXPERIENCE(s) must be upload through CASPA and included with your CASPA application.
IV. Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of three letters of recommendation must be submitted through CASPA. All letters will be reviewed and considered as part of the admissions process. Stronger consideration will be given to letters written by individuals who have had direct and substantive academic, clinical, or professional experiences with the applicant and can meaningfully evaluate the applicant’s potential for success in PA education and clinical practice.
V. Interviews: If, after review and scoring of all (pre-interview) requirements, an applicant is determined to be eligible for an interview, he or she will be contacted and notified of any need to complete additional documents and/or a supplemental application, prior to being assigned an interview appointment.
VI. Interview Day: Applicants who are offered an interview must be present on their assigned interview day. If not, an offer for an interview may be withdrawn. (Note: The NDMU PA Studies program intends to host in-person interviews on the NDMU campus. However, the NDMU PA Studies Program reserves the right to conduct interviews via virtual means if/when the NDMU PA Program deems it is necessary to do so.)
VII. Acceptance into Program: Each applicant who achieves an evaluation score (combined pre-interview and interview evaluation assessments) that meets NDMU PA Studies Program standards for admission will be contacted within a reasonable period of time, via e-mail, with a formal offer of acceptance into the NDMU PA Studies Program.
Next steps, deposits required to hold a seat, outstanding admission requirements, and additional information regarding matriculation will be provided after acceptance.
IX. Notre Dame of Maryland University – Graduate Admission Requirements: All students who are accepted into the Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program must also meet and comply with Notre Dame of Maryland University’s requirements for admission into graduate programs. These requirements may be found through the following web address: /admissions/graduate/what-we-look-for/
ADMISSION PROCESS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ARC-PA STANDARD A3.08 The program must define, publish, make readily available, and consistently apply a policy for prospective and enrolled students that they must not be required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors.
The Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program has a policy that prohibits prospective and enrolled students from being required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors. The PA Program faculty and staff are responsible for obtaining and securing clinical sites and preceptors sufficient in number and quality to meet the educational needs of all of the program’s students.
ARC PA STANDARD A3.03(a,b) The Program must define, publish, make readily available, and consistently apply a policy that PA students must not substitute for or function as:
a) Instructional Faculty
b) clinical or administrative staff
NDMU PAS Policy: a) Regardless of a PAS student’s background, former education, or credentials previously obtained, No PAS Student enrolled in the NDMU PA Studies Program will act as or substitute for an instructional faculty member within the NDMU PA Studies program. b) no actively enrolled PA student may substitute for or function as a clinical or administrative staff member within or on behalf of the NDMU PA Studies Program or at an affiliated clinical site at which that student is participating in a clinical experience.
Admissions FAQs
All applications must be submitted through CASPA. The Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program will adhere to a rolling-admission process. The admission cycle will open on Wednesday, May 1, 2026 and continue until all seats are filled. Please contact the CASPA application help center for any question concerning your PA School application.
No, you may complete either organic chemistry or biochemistry to meet this prerequisite.
Yes, you must complete a lab with the Microbiology prerequisite course.
Lab courses cannot be taken online. However, lecture courses may be completed online.
(Please Note re Online Lab Courses: Students who completed prerequisite lab courses through an online format during calendar years 2020 and 2021 may have any such lab course(s) evaluated by the NDMU Admissions Office, in consideration of their admission application to the NDMU PA Studies Program. No special consideration will be given to online lab courses that were completed before calendar year 2020 or after the 2021 calendar year.
All patient care experience must be documented on an appropriate word document or spreadsheet, clearly identifying the applicant (by full name), dates of completion of direct patient care, types of patient care activities, number of hours completed in each activity, with the name of a supervising PA, physician, NP, or other licensed healthcare provider printed next to each activity listed. The supervising person must provide their personal signature (legibly) for each activity listed. Such documentation must be complete and uploaded through an applicant’s CASPA application portal to be considered as valid patient care experience or Physician Assistant Shadowing experience.
(Do Not send Documentation of Direct Patient Care Experiences or Physician Assistant Shadowing directly to Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Studies Program or the Admission Office, unless you receive an e-mail request from an authorized Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Program faculty or staff member to do so. Any documents submitted without such a request will not be evaluated.)
Physician Assistant Studies Direct Patient Care Hours Record or PA Shadowing Hours Record
No, shadowing experience hours constitute time spent following and directly observing NCCPA certified, duly licensed Physician Assistants (or Physician Associates,) as they deliver healthcare services to patients. Any direct interactions with patients by an applicant, which requires a supervising healthcare provider, PA, MD, or otherwise, is considered Direct Patient Care Experience.
Note: Applicants must complete a minimum of 24 hours of PA shadowing and a minimum of 500 hours of Direct Patient Care Experiences. (Completing more than 500 Direct Patient Care Experience hours is desirable.)
Yes, all applicants who successfully matriculate into the Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Studies Program must have successfully completed an interview. Applicants are selected for interviews based upon an evaluation of all admission requirements that have been submitted through the CASPA Application portal.
No, pre-graduate program entrance examinations are not required for admission into the Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Studies Program. You do not need to complete a GRE, GMAT, or MCAT examination to qualify for entry. The NDMU PA Studies program will not evaluate any of these examinations.
You must have your higher education record, including all course work and completed degree(s), evaluated by World Education Services (WES.) The evaluation must result in the determination of the degree level being equivalent to at least a Bachelor degree, or higher, as compared to degrees completed and recognized within the United States. You must also be assigned a letter grade for each course and an overall GPA.
No, the Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Studies Program does not grant advanced placement to anyone. All students who enter the PA program must successfully complete all courses and required activities, and in the sequence required.
No, the Notre Dame of Maryland University PA Studies Program does not grant advanced placement for anyone. Advanced standing or special consideration for previous coursework or degrees are not provided to anyone. All applicants will be evaluated and assessed through the same application and interview processes.
You Do NOT need to complete a GRE, GMAT, or MCAT examination to qualify for entry.
No. A “B-” is not acceptable as a prerequisite course.
Yes. The TOFEL exam must be completed and submitted as part of the CASPA application. NDMU PA Studies applicants should indicate on the registration form that they want the test results to be sent directly to Notre Dame of Maryland University. The TOEFL code for Notre Dame of Maryland University is 5114. Please review the following web site for additional information regarding TOEFL. https://www.ets.org/toefl
No, absolutely not! The Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program has a policy that prohibits prospective and enrolled students from being required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors. The PA Program faculty and staff are responsible for obtaining and securing clinical sites and preceptors sufficient in number and quality to meet the educational needs of all of its students.
No, absolutely not. The Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Program will not host a Physician Assistant Program at a geographically distant campus. As such, services and resources available to Physician Assistant Program students will be located on the main Notre Dame of Maryland University campus (4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210.)
Program Competencies
Demonstrate knowledge of medical sciences and recognize the difference between normal and abnormal health states across the lifespan, including prenatal, infant, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly.
- Apply a fund of medical knowledge to the medical and surgical care of patients.
- Implement interventions for the prevention of disease, health promotion, and health maintenance
- Competently perform medical and surgical procedures expected of a practicing primary care Physician Assistant and educate patient regarding procedure, complications, and follow-up care.
- Distinguish among acute, chronic, and emergent disease states.
- Develop a problem-focused and comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Develop treatment plans to include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Provide effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication to patients, families, and health care team members in a clear and concise manner.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families by utilizing patient-centered interpersonal skills that demonstrate mutual respect for each patient.
- Develop respectful, working relationships that support effective interactions with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrate sincerity, honesty, and compassion while embracing a diverse patient population.
- Incorporate ethical principles pertaining to confidentiality, patient autonomy, informed consent, and legal compliance.
- Critique ongoing practice experience through self-reflection with a commitment to excellence, continued learning, and professional development.
Appropriately collaborate with other health discipline professionals to optimize the quality of patient care.
- Engage the professional expertise of appropriate healthcare providers while coordinating patient care.
- Effectively present patient information to collaborating physicians and other health care providers.
- Compile information acquired during patient encounters (history and physical exam findings) to formulate a differential diagnosis for acute and chronic disease.
- Select, order, and interpret appropriate lab and diagnostic studies to aid in decision-making.
- Formulate a diagnosis integrating clinical encounter (history and physical examination), results of diagnostic tests, social, and cultural aspects.
- Engage in critical thinking, demonstrating problem-solving in clinical practice.
- Incorporate patient safety strategies to reduce medical errors.
- Present healthcare information in an organized and logical manner to guide patients in making informed decisions.
- Support the unique needs of each patient, incorporating their individual preferences and cultural sensitivity in healthcare decisions.
- Integrate knowledge of population and community health needs and disparities into clinical practice.
- Describe how components of a complex health care system can impact patient care.
AAPA, PAEA, ARC-PA, NCCPA. Competencies for the Physician Assistant Profession; 2005, rev. 2012. https://www.aapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PA-Competencies-updated.pdf Accessed April 2022.
Facione, P. A. (2015). Critical thinking: What it is and why it counts. (Research Report). Millbrae, CA: The California Academic Press.
Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC). Core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice; 2016 update. https://ipec.memberclicks.net/assets/2016-Update.pdf. Accessed April 2022.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Competencies for the physician assistant profession. Revised 2021.
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Core competencies for new physician assistant graduates. 2018. https://paeaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/core_competencies-new-pa-graduates-092018.pdf. Accessed April 2022.
How it Works
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Application
Submit your application via CASPA.
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Required Materials
Submit required materials on CASPA:
- A minimum of 500 hours of patient care experience
- A minimum of 24 hours of Physician Assistant shadowing
- Three letters of recommendation
Testimonial
My advice to anyone who is interested in applying is to just go for it. While PA school is challenging, the program at NDMU gives you everything you need to be successful. We’re a close family here, and the faculty members are all caring and genuine. They really care about each student, and their attitude has made me even more passionate about becoming a PA. I always remember that they are all PAs too, and seeing them pour all of their energy into the field makes me want to match that dedication and passion as I prepare to enter the profession.
Accreditation
Goals & Outcomes
Educate and mentor Physician Assistant students to value and demonstrate inclusive behaviors in the delivery of healthcare.
Prepare PA graduates who possess the medical knowledge and skills necessary for entry into clinical practice.
Promote a culture of social responsibility within each cohort by serving local communities.
Retain and graduate at least 94% of all matriculated students in each cohort.
Each NDMU PA Studies cohort will achieve a first-time taker PANCE Passage rate equal to or greater than the first-time taker PANCE National first-time taker passage rate for the same cohort year.
The NDMU PA Program strives to create a welcoming culture with the goal of advancing the retention of faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds; the NDMU PAS team will initiate a mentorship program for new faculty and staff members, thereby demonstrating value for each new PAS team member.
ARC-PA Student Attrition TEMPLATE
| Graduated Class | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC-PA) | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Entering class size | 25 | 28 | 34 |
| Graduates | 24 | N/A | N/A |
| *Attrition rate | 4.00% | N/A | N/A |
| **Graduation rate | 96.00% | N/A | N/A |
*Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort (decelerated+ withdrawals+ dismissals) divided by the (entering class size+ number joining class cohort).
**Graduation rate calculation: Number of cohort graduates divided by the (entering class size+ number joining class cohort).
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Cost of Attendance
- Cost per credit: 763
- Total Credits: 111
- Total Program Tuition = $84,747
- Total PA Program Fees: $3000
- Fees are paid 1500 year 1 and year 2
- The following is a breakdown of the clinical and technical skills fees covered in the student fees:
- Instructional Technology Resources/Access Medicine-$1015
- Standardized Patient Activities $300
- PA Technical Skills Lab Fee $300
- Clinical Year LMS Fees (CORE/MyRT)-$500
- PAEA Exam Suite-$370
- Professional Organization Memberships $125
- Short and Long White Coats $125
- Clinical Name Tags $15
- ACLS $175
- Summative Assessment Fee-$75
The estimated total program cost for Physician Assistant Studies including tuition and fees is $87,749
- Laptop or tablet $1500
- Student Medical Equipment $1000
- Littmann Cardiology Stethoscope
- Ophthalmoscope/Otoscope
- Sphygmomanometer
- 128Hz & 512 Hz Tuning Forks
- Reflex Hammer
- Pocket pen light
- Pocket Snellen Eye Chart
- Tape Measure
- Student scrubs with NDMU PA Logo $60
- Personal health insurance policy $6000
- Drug Screen-at least twice $100
- Background Check $85
- Textbooks $500
- Graduation Fee $395
- Housing and Food $50,000
- Transportation $6000
- Personal Expenses-Cell/Internet $7500
Total Estimated Cost of Program $160,889
Please Note: Fees paid by applicants to the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) are not included in NDMU’s refund policy.
The Notre Dame of Maryland University Physician Assistant Studies Program will follow all Notre Dame of Maryland University policies and procedures regarding refunds.