QUALITY
- 35-year commitment to excellence in PA education
- Graduates achieve consistently high scores on NCCPA certifying exam
- Alumni surveys report superior preparation for the work world
- Employer surveys report the excellence of graduates
- Extensive career networking for graduates
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LOCATION
- Classes held on a suburban medical school campus
- Clinical experiences with diverse socioeconomic and cultural patient populations
- Close proximity to Jersey shore, New York City and Philadelphia
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DEGREE
- Master of Science degree program
- Dual Master of Science degree and Master of Public Health degree offered in conjunction with the UMDNJ School of Public Health
- Dual Bachelor's degree and Master of Science degree offered in conjunction with several New Jersey colleges
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LENGTH
- 3-year program provides strong basic and clinical science background
- More time to absorb material
- More time for clinical rotations
- More time for vacations
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CURRICULUM
- Innovative curriculum based on current PA practice
- Many small group learning opportunities
- Personalized attention
- Excellent student support services including free tutoring and cognitive skills counseling
- Choice of elective clinical rotation
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APPLICATION PROCESS
- Individual attention
- Aided by knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff
- Centralized (CASPA)
- Network for finding roommates and housing
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