About the program
The Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "The A.T. Still University Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides a learning-centered education that develops exemplary physician assistants who deliver whole person healthcare with an emphasis on underserved populations. The program is deeply committed to fulfilling this mission."
Clinical year at Community Health Centers, robust skills including ultrasound, Body, Mind, Spirit Philosophy
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: yes, with exceptions. please visit the program's website. DACA status applicants are not considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement
Program overview
This A.T. Still University program in Arizona awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies over 26 months, beginning in July 2027. It holds continued ARC-PA accreditation and accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, though those applying from outside the United States should review the program's website for applicable exceptions.
The program's mission centers on whole person healthcare and a clear commitment to serving underserved populations, which means applicants who have concrete experience in community health or safety-net settings will likely find the curriculum's priorities a natural match. Clinical year rotations are conducted at Community Health Centers, directly reinforcing that mission in practice rather than just on paper. The program also incorporates a Body, Mind, Spirit philosophy and builds robust procedural skills including ultrasound training. Instructionally, the curriculum draws on case-based, problem-based, systems-based, and team-based learning alongside early clinical exposure - approaches that reward students who engage actively rather than passively absorbing lectures.
With a matriculant overall GPA of 3.62 and a science GPA of 3.59 against minimums of 3.00 in both categories, the admitted class lands solidly above the floor but does not suggest an unreachable bar for competitive applicants. The direct patient care requirement sits at 500 hours and must be paid work - volunteer hours will not satisfy this condition. Healthcare experience beyond that patient care component is also required. Prerequisite coursework includes general chemistry with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, microbiology, and statistics, and the program imposes no time limit on when those courses were completed.
The incoming class size is estimated at 100 seats, which is relatively large and may support a more resource-rich learning environment. Total tuition is $125,283 with a seat deposit of $750. There is no part-time option and no distance learning component, so applicants must be prepared for a full-time, on-campus commitment. Three letters of reference are required. Interviews are conducted in a Multiple Mini Interview format and are not required to be completed onsite.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of September 1, 2026, so submitting early carries a tangible strategic advantage. An applicant should assess fit primarily by asking whether their patient care background genuinely reflects work with underserved communities and whether they are drawn to a whole-person, mission-driven clinical philosophy rather than simply meeting the numerical minimums.