Program Overview
The purpose of the University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program is to graduate competent professionals who are well prepared for the demands of modern professional practice in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. In the PA Program curriculum, knowledge, skills and attitudes are considered to be critical elements of professional practice.
Of Special Interest
Physician Assistants (PAs) are health professionals prepared to practice medicine with physician supervision. Within the physician/PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in decision-making and provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The role of the physician assistant includes provision of primary and specialty care in medical and surgical practices located in rural, urban or suburban areas. Physician assistant practice is patient care centered but may include education, research and administrative duties.
Faculty and Research Areas
Admissions Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) undergraduate GPA. Applicants must have completed with a grade of B- or better the following coursework: Anatomy* 3 credits Physiology* 3 credits OR Anatomy/Physiology I and II 6 credits Inorganic Chemistry with lab 3 credits Organic Chemistry with lab 3 credits Microbiology with lab 3 credits College Algebra (or higher math) 3 credits Introduction to Psychology 3 credits Upper level Psychology ** 3 credits *Anatomy & Physiology lab are also recommended **Lifespan Psychology is recommended The Physician Assistant Program will admit students for Fall Semester only. All files must be completed by October 1. Early application is encouraged. UT participates in CASPA, the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants. Applications may be filed by accessing this web-based service at: www.caspaonline.org. Applications sent directly to UT cannot be accepted. Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) undergraduate GPA.
Admissions Deadline and Application
The Physician Assistant Program will admit students for Fall Semester only. All files must be completed by October 1. Early application is encouraged. UT participates in CASPA, the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants. Applications may be filed by accessing this web-based service at: www.caspaonline.org. Applications sent directly to UT cannot be accepted. Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) undergraduate GPA.