About the program
The Touro University (Long Island) 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 Physician Assistant Programs is to educate capable students from diverse backgrounds to meet the challenges of practicing medicine in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. The curricula are formulated to sensitize the student to diverse populations and the complexities of healthcare delivery that influence patients and their families. Students engage in community service to foster effective communication, compassion and dedication. We encourage research and create life-long learners trained to utilize evidence to deliver safe, effective patient- centered care to patients and their communities."
The Long Island PA Program of Touro University offers a 7-semester, 28-month professional program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA), on our Central Islip campus or the Nassau University Medical Center Extension (NUMC). Central Islip classes begin in the fall of each year, and in January at the Nassau University Medical Center extension site.
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: No Requirement · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
Touro University's Long Island PA program is a 28-month, seven-semester program granting a Master of Physician Assistant degree, accredited by ARC-PA with continued status. It runs out of two locations - the Central Islip campus and a Nassau University Medical Center extension site - giving students some flexibility in where they complete their training. The Central Islip cohort begins each September, while the NUMC extension site starts in January. The estimated incoming class size is 65 students, and the program accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, though international candidates should review the program website for specific eligibility conditions.
The program's mission centers on training clinicians from diverse backgrounds to practice collaboratively within healthcare teams, with particular attention to underserved and diverse patient populations. Community service is embedded in the curriculum as a vehicle for developing communication skills and professional values. The pedagogical approach blends asynchronous, case-based, problem-based, and team-based learning with early clinical exposure, which suits students who learn well through active, applied methods rather than purely lecture-driven instruction.
On the academic side, the minimum GPA requirement is 3.00 overall and 3.00 in science, but matriculants have averaged a 3.71 overall GPA and 3.55 science GPA, so competitive applicants should be sitting meaningfully above those floors. Prerequisites include two semesters each of general chemistry and general biology with labs, standalone courses in human anatomy and human physiology, microbiology, and statistics - with no time limit on when those courses were completed. The program allows one outstanding prerequisite at the time of application, which offers modest flexibility for applicants still finishing a final requirement.
Healthcare experience is required for admission, though paid direct patient care is recommended rather than mandated. Three letters of reference are required. Admission is rolling on a first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of January 15, 2027, for the September 2027 start - meaning earlier submission is a concrete strategic advantage. Interviews are traditional in format and do not require an in-person visit.
Total tuition is $156,730 with a $1,500 seat deposit; there are no separate tuition rates for in-state or out-of-state students. The program does not offer part-time enrollment or distance learning options.
An applicant should weigh this program seriously if they have a GPA comfortably above 3.0, documented healthcare experience, and genuine interest in culturally responsive, community-oriented medicine - and should apply early given the rolling admissions structure.