About the program
The George Fox University 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 program develops well-informed, resilient and compassionate PAs who provide patient-centered and service-oriented medical care in diverse environments."
Problem-Based Learning / Service and Humanitarianism / Doctor of Medical Science Degree Option
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 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 · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
George Fox University in Oregon offers a 24-month Master of Medical Science program with ARC-PA continued accreditation, accepting its next cohort beginning January 2027. With a rolling admissions process and an application deadline of September 1, 2026, competitive applicants benefit from submitting early, as files are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program's mission centers on developing resilient, compassionate PAs prepared to deliver patient-centered care across diverse environments, with a particular emphasis on service and humanitarianism. That orientation is reinforced structurally: the curriculum blends problem-based, case-based, team-based, and systems-based learning, meaning students spend considerable time working through clinical problems collaboratively rather than in purely lecture-driven settings. Applicants who thrive in discussion-heavy, self-directed environments will find the format a good match. A notable option for those with longer academic ambitions is a Doctor of Medical Science degree pathway mentioned among the program's distinctive features.
The admissions bar is accessible but not minimal. A 3.0 GPA floor applies uniformly across overall, science, and prerequisite coursework, and prerequisite courses must have been completed within the past ten years. One outstanding prerequisite is permitted at the time of application. Required science coursework includes general chemistry with lab, general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology, microbiology, and statistics - totaling roughly 22 credit hours. Paid direct patient care and broader healthcare experience are each recommended but not required, which opens the door for applicants who have built substantive volunteer or unpaid clinical exposure without formal employment in a healthcare role.
The incoming class is capped at 36 students, creating a small cohort environment that aligns with the collaborative curriculum approach. Tuition runs $138,000 total with no separate in-state or out-of-state rate, and a $1,000 seat deposit is required upon acceptance. The program accepts students from outside Oregon and international applicants with certain exceptions, though there is no distance or part-time option - attendance is fully in-person and full-time.
The application requires a minimum of three reference letters. Interviews are conducted onsite and combine panel, group, and multiple mini interview formats, so applicants should prepare for varied interaction styles rather than a single traditional interview conversation.
An applicant weighing this program should honestly assess whether its problem-based, team-learning structure matches how they learn best, and whether the service and humanitarian emphasis reflects a genuine professional orientation they can speak to concretely throughout the application process.