About the program
The Morehouse School 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 mission of the Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity by empowering and educating the next generation of physician assistants to achieve academic, personal, and professional success and become committed life-long learners who will provide compassionate, high quality, patient-centered care to meet the primary health care needs of the urban and rural underserved populations in Georgia and the nation."
Competency Based Curriculum, on-campus simulation lab, on-campus anatomy lab, two board prep courses and wellness embedded in the curriculum
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. On-campus housing is available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 7 Years
Program overview
Morehouse School of Medicine offers a 28-month program awarding the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, with a cohort of approximately 40 students beginning in June 2026. The program holds Continued ARC-PA accreditation and does not offer part-time or distance learning options, making it a full-time, in-person commitment in Georgia.
The mission is explicit and worth taking seriously as a fit indicator: this program is purpose-built to train clinicians who will serve urban and rural underserved populations in Georgia and nationally, with health equity at the center of its educational philosophy. Applicants who are drawn to primary care in under-resourced communities, whether by background, lived experience, or professional goals, will find the curriculum's orientation genuinely aligned with that path. The program uses case-based, problem-based, and systems-based learning alongside early clinical exposure and team-based instruction, all within a competency-based framework. Practical infrastructure includes an on-campus simulation lab and anatomy lab, and the curriculum intentionally embeds two board preparation courses and a wellness component, which signals attention to student readiness and sustainability through training.
On the academic side, the minimum overall and science GPA requirement is 3.00, while the prerequisite GPA floor is set lower at 2.00. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past seven years. Required science prerequisites include eight credits of general biology with lab, four credits each of human anatomy and human physiology with lab, three credits of microbiology, and three credits of statistics. Applicants must submit GRE scores and PA-CAT scores; the MCAT is not accepted, and TOEFL is required for applicable international applicants.
The patient-care bar is 500 hours minimum, and paid direct patient care is specifically required rather than simply preferred. This is a meaningful distinction from programs that accept volunteer hours alone, and applicants should verify their hours meet this standard before applying. Healthcare experience beyond direct patient care is also required.
Total tuition is estimated at $80,000 with no differentiated in-state or out-of-state rates, and a seat deposit of $500 is required upon acceptance. Out-of-state and international students are accepted, though international applicants should review the program's website for specific eligibility conditions.
The application deadline is September 1, 2025, and all applications are reviewed together after that date rather than on a rolling basis, so applying early does not confer a competitive advantage. Three letters of reference are required. Interviews are conducted onsite and include a traditional interview format, a multiple mini interview, and a scenario room component, suggesting the program evaluates interpersonal skills and situational judgment directly.
An applicant should apply here if they can genuinely articulate a commitment to underserved primary care, meet the paid patient-care requirement, and are prepared for a rigorous, mission-driven program with a structured, competency-based curriculum.