About the program
The University of Michigan – Flint 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 University of Michigan-Flint Physician Assistant (UM-Flint PA) Program is to prepare students to become exemplary physician assistant practitioners, leaders, and advocates for the profession and public health through best practices in teaching, learning, and service to our diverse local community and beyond."
Experience the Michigan Difference! The PA Program of the University of Michigan cultivates exemplary PA practitioners, leaders and advocates for the profession and public health through best practices in teaching, learning, and service. We offer early clinical experiences during the didactic phase to maximize hands on learning. We offer a dual PA/MBA degree, clinical rotation sites through University of Michigan Health, the Flint/Genesee County area and throughout Michigan.
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: 7 Years
Program overview
The University of Michigan-Flint offers a 28-month Master of Science Physician Assistant degree with ARC-PA Continued accreditation, accepting its next cohort in January 2027. Applications are reviewed once the deadline has passed, with all materials due by August 1, 2026. The program accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, though no distance learning or part-time options are available, making it a full-time, in-person commitment.
The program's mission centers on developing PA practitioners who function as leaders and advocates for both the profession and public health, with particular emphasis on service to the diverse Flint and Genesee County community. That community-oriented grounding is reflected in clinical rotation access through University of Michigan Health as well as sites throughout Michigan, giving students exposure to a range of patient populations and practice settings.
Academically, the curriculum integrates asynchronous, case-based, problem-based, collaborative, and organ-based learning approaches. A notable feature is early clinical exposure built into the didactic phase, which bridges classroom instruction and hands-on patient care before students formally enter rotations. The program also offers a dual PA/MBA degree track for students interested in combining clinical training with graduate business education.
The minimum GPA threshold sits at 3.00 for both overall and prerequisite coursework, and prerequisites must have been completed within the past seven years. Required science courses include general chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology with lab, and statistics, each at three credits. On the patient-care side, 500 hours of paid direct patient care experience is required, along with broader healthcare experience - the paid requirement specifically distinguishes this program and narrows the pool to candidates who have held formal clinical or caregiving roles rather than volunteer positions alone.
The estimated incoming class size is 50 students. The application requires a minimum of three reference letters, completion of the CASPer standardized assessment, and attendance at a traditional, required on-site interview. A seat deposit of $1,000 is due upon acceptance, and separate tuition rates apply, so applicants should confirm current in-state and out-of-state costs directly with the program.
Applicants should honestly assess whether the paid patient-care requirement, the January start date, and the on-site interview logistics align with their current timeline and experience before committing application resources to this program.