Emory University School of Medicine
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Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

Application

Application Open Date

CASPA will open April 28, 2022, for applications for the Emory PA class of 2025 (Graduation year) entering Fall 2023 or Dual Degree students beginning Fall of 2023 and graduating in 2026.

A complete application includes the CASPA application, Emory PA Program’s Supplemental Application, and all fees. CASPA will accept up to five evaluations. Our program requires three, including at least one from a health care professional with whom the applicant has worked. Relatives and personal or family friends of the applicant should not complete evaluation forms.

Application material will not be reviewed until all components and fees have been received. Additional information on the CASPA website by calling (240) 497-1895.



Application Requirements



Deadline

  • Application available on CASPA: April 28, 2022
  • Final application deadline (including Supplemental): September 1, 2022 Midnight EST     


CAPSA Application Evaluation

The program evaluates applications based on community service hours with level of involvement, GPAs, the Personal Statement, Supplemental Narrative, Leadership Experiences, Honors or Publications and our program mission.



Interview

The purpose of the interview day at the Emory PA program is to assure a good match between the program and the applicant while allowing applicants an opportunity to learn more about the program. The most qualified applicants will be invited for a full day, virtual Zoom or on-site interview on a rolling basis. Apply early, but not before the minimum required clinical hours are obtained.

The Emory PA interview day includes interaction with didactic and clinical year students, a virtual tour of Emory, and interaction with faculty.  The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format is used to assess: communication skills, understanding of medical ethical issues or health policy, problem-solving, maturity, and interpersonal skills. The MMIs are not used to assess an applicant’s medical knowledge.

As part of the interview day, applicants are asked to answer a question about the PA profession or the Emory PA Program in writing on-site or virtually depending on the format the applicant has selected. This writing sample will be assessed based on content, mechanics, and organization.

Admissions Notification

 The admission team will contact all applicants to share the admission committee’s decision. Applicants offered a position to have two weeks to accept and make a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit that will be applied to the first semester’s tuition. A ranked alternate list from those candidates who have been interviewed will be maintained. Candidates on the alternate list will be offered positions based on availability after all interviews are completed and have two weeks to accept the position and make the $1,000 deposit.

Students accepted into the Emory PA Program may apply for a one-year deferment by writing to the Director of Admissions before the beginning of orientation week. The Admission Committee will review each case and decisions are made on an individual basis. Students whose deferment request has been granted must meet with the Director of Admission no later than April 1 to discuss requirements for re-admission into the program. Those students not granted deferment must reapply to the program through CASPA.