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The OHSU PA Program participates in the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).

The application fee is based upon the number of programs to which an applicant applies. CASPA has a two-tiered fee schedule that provides financial incentive for applicants to apply prior to September 1.  Please refer to CASPA for information on fees and waivers.

CASPA will begin accepting applications for 2012-13 admissions beginning April 18, 2012.

CASPA

For questions about completing the online CASPA application, help can be reached by emailing CaspaInfo@caspaonline.org

Please send transcripts to the following mailing address:

CASPA
PO Box 9108
Watertown, MA 02471

The application deadline for the entering class of 2013 is October 1, 2012.  All materials must be received at CASPA on or before 10/1/12 to be considered for 2013 admissions. 

Early applications are encouraged. The PA Program offers rolling admissions with interviews beginning in September and continuing through early January.
Supplemental Application

In addition to the CASPA application, the OHSU PA Program also requires submission of a supplemental application. There is no charge for the supplemental.

The supplemental application must be received in the PA Program office on or before October 1, 2012 to be considered for 2013 admissions.  No exceptions, so please plan ahead.


Graduate Record Exam

The GRE General Test is required for 2012-13 admissions.  The official score report must be received in the OHSU PA Program office on or before the 10/1/12 deadline to be considered for the entering class of 201).   Score reports for tests taken within the past 5 years are acceptable.   Please refer to the GRE web page link on the left for additional information regarding the GRE.  The PA Program's GRE institution code is 4780 (we do not have a separate department code, but if one is required you can use a miscellaneous code of 0699). 

After the Program has received the completed application from CASPA and supplemental application, an initial file review will be conducted.