About the program
The Yale University Physician Associate Program 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 Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program is to educate outstanding clinicians and to foster leaders who will serve their communities and advance quality healthcare."
On Campus Simulation Lab, Full Anatomy Lab , International Rotations, Small Class Size, Large Selection of Electives
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: No Requirement · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
Yale University's Physician Associate Program is a 28-month, full-time, campus-based program in Connecticut awarding a Master of Medical Science degree. It holds continued ARC-PA accreditation, accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, and admits an incoming class of approximately 40 students, making it a notably small cohort that shapes much of the program's identity.
The academic profile of recent matriculants is competitive: an average overall GPA of 3.83 and a science GPA of 3.78, though the stated minimum science GPA is 3.00. Applicants who are realistic candidates will generally need transcripts toward the higher end of that range. The GRE is required; the MCAT is not accepted. Healthcare and paid direct patient care experience are both recommended but not formally required, which is a meaningful distinction - candidates who lack hands-on patient contact are not automatically disqualified, though the program's competitive profile suggests that experience will still strengthen an application.
Prerequisite coursework must include human anatomy (3 credits), human physiology (3 credits), microbiology (3 credits), and statistics (3 credits), with no time limit on when those courses were completed. A maximum of one outstanding prerequisite is permitted at the time of application. Three letters of reference are required, and admission is rolling on a first-come, first-served basis with a September 1, 2026 deadline for the August 2027 start - early submission is strategically important given this structure.
The curriculum integrates case-based, problem-based, team-based, and organ-systems learning with early clinical exposure built in from the start. Unique program features include an on-campus simulation lab, a full anatomy lab, a large selection of electives, and the availability of international rotations - a distinguishing element for students interested in global health or broadening clinical context beyond domestic settings. The program's mission centers on producing skilled clinicians who serve their communities and contribute to advancing healthcare quality, language that suggests it values both clinical excellence and a sense of broader professional responsibility.
Total tuition is $126,000 with no separate in-state rate, and the seat deposit is $1,000. There is no part-time or distance learning option. Interviews are traditional in format and must be completed on site.
A prospective applicant should weigh whether the small class environment, the international rotation opportunity, the elective flexibility, and the academic rigor of this setting align with how they learn best and what they want from a PA education before investing in an early application.