Overview

The Didactic Component

The pre-clinical portion of the Physician Assistant Studies program at the University of South Alabama consists of four semesters (15 consecutive months) beginning with the basic medical sciences in the first semester.

These include gross anatomy lab with prosection and dissection, physiology, introduction to infectious diseases, and introduction to physical examination skills. In semesters 2 through 4 students actively participate in learning the clinical medical sciences and physical examination skills through lectures given by the core faculty and guest lecturers from a variety of specialization areas.

Other pedagogical methods are employed to facilitate student learning and mastery. These include case-based and team-based learning strategies. Additionally, simulation lab, standardized patient clinic, direct patient experiences, service-learning and community outreach projects are also employed to enhance the student’s learning.

Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotations are mostly in Mobile, Alabama, with other locations in Pensacola, Florida, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. All rotations within a 75-mile radius (one-way) are considered commutable. Elective rotations may be considered in other locations. Rural rotations for Primary Care and Pediatrics are required.

The University of South Alabama Physician Assistant program participates with the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) of Alabama for clinical clerkships. Students may be assigned to rural rotations in Primary Care and other disciplines at AHEC facilities.

Employment

The Physician Assistant Studies Program policies strictly prohibit the program, its academic and clinical affiliates, and preceptors from employing any PA students, or utilizing them as instructional faculty, administrative staff, or clinical staff while attending the program. PA students are also strongly discouraged from accepting any other employment while attending the program.

Employment while in the program has the potential to negatively impact the student's rigorous PA training curriculum. The USA PA program strongly discourages any type of outside employment during our consecutive 27-month course of studies. Employment during the program may result in academic difficulties and may prevent the student from acquiring the level of knowledge needed to perform adequately as a physician assistant student during the didactic and clinical phases of the program. The program course of studies will not be altered due to student work obligations.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the University of South Alabama. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Medicine

Human Gross Anatomy

Physiology

Infectious Disease

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mobile, United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Baccalaureate degree in any field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution prior to the starting date of the program is required. Note: International degrees or coursework does not satisfy this requirement.
A minimum overall, science and last 60-hours GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by CASPA (includes post-baccalaureate undergraduate and graduate work).

Completion of prerequisite course work completed with a grade of "C" or higher, from a U.S. regionally accredited institution with one semester of at least 3 credits for each course below (except Medical Terminology 1+ credits).

Completion of the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Submission of three (3) reference letters, one of which must be from a Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Submission of completed application materials

Tuition Fees

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13466 USD / year

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13466 USD / year

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6733 USD / year

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Living costs

Mobile

United States

801 - 1323 USD / month

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