About the program
The Touro University (Middletown) 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."
We have the unique advantage of sharing facilities with the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine program. These facilities are newly renovated with dedicated program classrooms, skills labs and study areas. Our location provides PA students with opportunities for interprofessional education and community service in all populations.
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. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is 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
Touro University's Middletown, New York campus offers a 28-month Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with ARC-PA continued accreditation, accepting its next cohort beginning January 2027. The program accepts out-of-state and international applicants, has no part-time or distance learning option, and admits approximately 45 students per class.
The admissions bar is accessible relative to many programs, with a minimum overall and science GPA of 3.00, though matriculants typically arrive with a 3.63 overall and a 3.53 science GPA, meaning competitive applicants should aim considerably above the floor. The patient care threshold is notably low at 200 direct patient care hours, making this program worth considering for applicants who are earlier in building clinical experience. Paid patient care is recommended but not required, and some form of healthcare experience beyond direct patient care is required. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a final deadline of December 1, 2026, so submitting early carries a real strategic advantage.
Prerequisite coursework includes two semesters each of general chemistry and general biology with labs, standalone courses in human anatomy and human physiology, microbiology, and statistics. All prerequisites must have been completed within the past ten years, and applicants may enter with no more than one outstanding prerequisite at the time of application.
The curriculum blends traditional didactic instruction with case-based, problem-based, and team-based learning, and incorporates asynchronous components in a hybrid structure with early clinical exposure built in. The program's mission centers on training students for collaborative, evidence-based, patient-centered practice while cultivating sensitivity to diverse populations and community service. A practical differentiator is the shared facility with Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, which provides newly renovated classrooms, skills labs, and study spaces, along with structured opportunities for interprofessional education. The Middletown location also positions students near diverse patient communities for clinical and community engagement.
Three letters of reference are required, and interviews are traditional in format with no onsite requirement, meaning the interview can be conducted remotely. Total tuition is $153,790 with a $1,500 seat deposit upon acceptance.
An applicant should choose this program if the lower patient care hour requirement fits their current experience level, they value interprofessional training alongside osteopathic medical students, and they are prepared to apply early given the rolling admissions process.