About the program
The Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine 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 Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Master in Physician Assistant Studies mission is to train competent and compassionate health care professionals who practice collaboratively, serve their communities, and advance the physician assistant profession."
Community engagement, culturally responsive environment for learning, patient-centered care and community outreach activities, diverse populations, simulation center with the latest technologies, partnerships with top regional health care systems for quality local clerkships, Interprofessional workshops with multiple health care disciplines
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: no. 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: 10 Years
Program overview
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine offers a 27-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies program housed within an ARC-PA accredited medical college in Florida. The program accepts out-of-state students but does not consider international applicants, has no part-time or distance learning options, and plans to welcome its next cohort of 45 students in August 2027.
The program's mission centers on training competent and compassionate clinicians who practice collaboratively, serve their communities, and advance the PA profession. This orientation toward community is not incidental - it shapes the entire educational experience. Students can expect a curriculum built around case-based, problem-based, organ-systems, and team-based learning, with interprofessional workshops alongside other health disciplines woven throughout. Community engagement, patient-centered outreach activities, and exposure to diverse patient populations are explicit program features, as is access to a simulation center with current technologies. Clinical training is supported through partnerships with regional health systems, keeping clerkship experiences local and quality-controlled.
Competitive applicants will need a minimum 3.00 GPA in both overall and prerequisite coursework. Prerequisites must have been completed within the past ten years and include general chemistry (8 credits with lab), general biology (4 credits with lab), human anatomy (4 credits with lab), human physiology (4 credits with lab), microbiology (4 credits with lab), and statistics (3 credits). At least 500 hours of direct patient care are required, and those hours must be paid - volunteer or observation hours will not satisfy this requirement. Healthcare experience beyond patient care is also required. Three letters of reference must accompany the application.
Admission is rolling on a first-come, first-served basis with an application deadline of January 15, 2027, which means early submission is a practical advantage, not just a formality. All interviewed candidates must complete an onsite interview that includes a traditional interview, a group interview component, and a scenario room. The seat deposit is $715, and separate tuition rates apply for in-state and out-of-state students, so applicants should confirm current figures directly with the program.
An applicant who thrives in collaborative learning environments, is genuinely motivated by community health and culturally responsive care, and has accumulated paid direct patient care experience in a diverse clinical setting will be best positioned to assess whether this program aligns with their professional goals.