GabeH Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hello, I am a senior in High School. I would like to go into a PA career. So I am doing research on schools. I have found something called an "accelerated PA program" which is basically a 5 year program to become a PA. I also found some colleges that have "Pre-PA Programs" So I was wondering if these are the same or if there is a difference between the two. I just want to figure out if there is a difference or not. If there is a difference please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastudentw Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Universities that have "pre-PA" programs are likely just considering those to be advising services for those who want to pursue a career as a PA. This is similar to pre-med groups you may find at many universities for those wanting to go to medical school. It may be associated with a pre-med/pre-PA club. Then there are direct entry PA programs. In these programs, you start your undergrad degree (sometimes an accelerated pre-professional degree) and may have a guaranteed interview or guaranteed spot for their associated graduate PA program, if you stay on track. In my experience I have not come across a PA program that is shorter than 24 months. Meaning, there aren't (as far as I know) any accelerated PA programs. But with these direct entry programs, they are accelerated in the way that the undergrad degree is shorter so total time is technically shortened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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