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Anyone up to date on schools in the U.S. if any don't require a bachelors still at all? And or who has the shortest programs? I already have a full time career 15+ years in the medical field and this has just always been what I really wanted to do.... so I will do the work, I just want the shortest route possible. Thx

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Anyone up to date on schools in the U.S. if any don't require a bachelors still at all? And or who has the shortest programs? I already have a full time career 15+ years in the medical field and this has just always been what I really wanted to do.... so I will do the work, I just want the shortest route possible. Thx

 

Your post gives me the impression you don't understand how competitive PA programs are. Most applicants get rejected at most schools -- acceptance rates are routinely < 10%. If you try to take a shortcut that limits your options you're likely to end up getting rejected for multiple cycles. I'm willing to bet this would end with you throwing in the towel -- either by getting the Bachelor's or giving up on becoming a PA.

 

The fastest route for most people is going to be the reliable one. Take a full course load and graduate with a Bachelor's degree and a 3.5+ GPA.

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Yes correct I am unaware of how competitive it is thank you. I see what you mean. So meaning oftentimes all programs fill up every time across the board?

 

All programs fill up every year.  With hundreds if not thousands of applicants being rejected without acceptance anywhere each year.

 

Many applicants find themselves applying multiple years in a row and most applicants apply to several programs each year (5-15 is probably the average).

 

You do not have an easy road ahead.  This isn't like applying to undergrad where everyone pretty much is guaranteed to get in somewhere - this is like applying to med school where only the best get in and the schools have the upper hand and the pick of the litter.

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Anyone up to date on schools in the U.S. if any don't require a bachelors still at all? And or who has the shortest programs? I already have a full time career 15+ years in the medical field and this has just always been what I really wanted to do.... so I will do the work, I just want the shortest route possible. Thx

UW still has a bachelor option, however the 2017-2018 cycle is the last year offering it and everywhere will no longer offer that option by 2020 from my understanding

 

 

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Anyone up to date on schools in the U.S. if any don't require a bachelors still at all? And or who has the shortest programs? I already have a full time career 15+ years in the medical field and this has just always been what I really wanted to do.... so I will do the work, I just want the shortest route possible. Thx

Miami Dade College doesn't require a bachelor's for the upcoming cycle (they don't use CASPA and have a separate application procedure). This should change after the 2017-2018 cycle, since ARC-PA has required that as of 2020 all PA programs confer masters degrees upon their graduates.

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If I recall correctly, 2 of the schools I applied to last cycle, University of New England and Drexel University, at that time they didn't require a bachelor's degree but I believe the only applicants who didn't have a degree who were considered were those who were in the process of working on their bachelor's degree at that same institution and could do a 3+2 option like what was mentioned above (finish 3 years of undergrad and go straight into 2 years for the PA masters at the same school). No idea if this has changed, but look at their requirements for this coming cycle to see.

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This year MUSC and Miami Dade both did not require a bachelors- unfortunately both will require a completed bachelors before next cycle.  I remember when i was applying there were a couple programs that accepted people as a freshman- and in 5 years they had a masters/PA.  I don't remember the names though 

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