firemedic311 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted March 3, 2017 Administrator Share Posted March 3, 2017 Pacific University still has a bachelor's completion program, but you have to be mostly done with undergrad before you start. University of Washington still matriculates people for bachelors' programs, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemedic311 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Roger that thank uuu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemedic311 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemedic311 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Any it's not uncommon for one to have to keep applying or apply at multiple institutions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemedic311 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 I see. I am awake now thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicalPA Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Desales University in PA has a 3+2 program Undergrad in 3 and PA in 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemedic311 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thank uuu champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krfredekind Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 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. ThxUW 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fit2inspire Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Search for "dual degree" programs. In the east, St. John's, DeSales, Seton Hall, etc. I think Duquesne is direct entry as an undergrad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA-C-to-be Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petunia Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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