About the program
The Yeshiva University 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: "Yeshiva University’s PA program will prepare diverse, culturally competent physician assistants to lead lives of kindness, generosity and integrity as they provide excellent patient-centered health care for patients from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The PA program’s mission will be accomplished through the provision of a nurturing learning environment, excellence in teaching and learning, service to the community and the delivery of evidence-based medical education throughout the lifespan."
On campus simulation labs, Simulation woven into curriculum, Local to global outreach, International medical mission, Close proximity to major hospital systems of NYC, Dedicated faculty and staff
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.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
This 28-month program at Yeshiva University in New York awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree and is currently operating under ARC-PA probationary accreditation status, a factor applicants should weigh carefully before applying. The program begins in August 2027 and admits up to 50 students per incoming class, accepting both out-of-state and international applicants, though no distance learning or part-time options are available.
The mission centers on preparing culturally competent PAs who can deliver patient-centered care across diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, with an explicit emphasis on kindness, generosity, and integrity woven into professional identity. The curriculum blends traditional didactic instruction with case-based learning and integrates simulation throughout rather than confining it to isolated lab sessions. The program's location in New York provides access to major hospital systems for clinical training, and global health exposure is available through international medical mission opportunities alongside local community outreach.
The admissions bar is moderately accessible. The minimum GPA across overall, science, and prerequisite coursework is 3.00, though matriculants typically present around a 3.6 overall and 3.5 science GPA, suggesting the floor is not the target. Paid direct patient care is recommended but not required, and healthcare experience similarly carries a recommended rather than required designation, making this a reasonable option for applicants still building their clinical hours. Prerequisites must have been completed within the last ten years, and applicants may enter with up to two outstanding prerequisites. Required coursework includes general chemistry with lab, general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology, microbiology, and statistics.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of October 1, 2026, so early submission is advantageous. Three letters of reference are required, and the interview process involves a group format conducted onsite. Total tuition sits at $120,000 with a $500 seat deposit, and no differential tuition rate exists for in-state versus out-of-state students.
Applicants should honestly assess whether the current probationary accreditation status aligns with their risk tolerance and career timeline before committing to this program.