Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Number of students: ~58 (depends on MPH program)

Application Cycle: CASPA April - October 1st (preference if before July 1st) and supplemental application (rolling admissions)

Interview dates: October - January

Start date: August

Length of Program: 29 months

Public/Private: Private

HCE: Minimum 2000 hours of direct patient care

GPA: Minimum 3.0 science and cumulative

Shadowing: No specific requirement, but highly encouraged along with other volunteering hours

The Good Stuff:

They have a yearly board review conference for the PANCE and PANRE that has CME. You can also buy this as a DVD series.
There are some open house events if you are interested and want to check the program out
Coursework must be done the December before you would start the program
Require Organic OR biochemistry, so you don't absolutely have to take O-Chem
There's a joint MPH-MPA program, which takes an extra year. You have to apply to each program separately and start with the MPH program before starting the PA program.
There are some great community service opportunities with this program
From personal experience, they're quick to send out rejection letters if you don't meet the minimum requirements

Program Link: Emory University

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