Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)

What is IPAP? 

In 1996 the University of Nebraska entered into an agreement with the Armed Force’s newly created Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) to provide administrative and faculty support services for the primary care physician assistant program operated by the U.S. Armed Forces. Students enrolled in the IPAP receive academic credit from the University of Nebraska Medical Center for course work completed as part of the IPAP.

The IPAP Curriculum is made up of 2 phases. Phase I is 16 months of didactic course work completed at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Phase II is 13 months of supervised clinical clerkships at military or affiliated medical facilities. IPAP students receive a Bachelor of Science degree upon completing Phase I of their training and receive a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree upon completing Phase II.

Preparing to apply to IPAP:

1. Connect with your base education center/education service office and check your branch requirements.
   
   1. MedCOE
      1. Each branch of the military that participates in IPAP has slightly different admission requirements (ex: specific prerequisites, time limit restrictions, GPAs, military requirements, etc.).
      2. UNMC only evaluates academic components (course prerequisites, GPAs).
2. Complete the academic prerequisite requirements.
   1. Coursework Evaluations are not required for application/admission
   2. Tuition Assistance Memorandums (TA Memos) for Branches
      1. The following TA Memos work for the majority of students:
         Air Force 
         Army/Army National Guard 
         Coast Guard 
         Navy 
      2. If after utilizing the above forms, you require a personalized Tuition Assistance Memorandum, please complete the Personalized IPAP Tuition Assistance (TA) Memo Request Form.
   3. Do you have a question about a course satisfying a prerequisite requirement?
      1. IPAP and the PA career field need individuals who are capable of working individually to accomplish tasks and work through expectations. If you have questions about your past classwork, we recommend you critically review your work to determine if your classes will suffice as well as utilize your education office, they are there to be an education advisor to you and can help answer these questions if you cannot answer them on your own.
      2. Tools
         1. Education Support Office
         2. Local IPAP contact

Ready to apply?

1. Check your branch guidance for application open and close dates.
2. Once your application is open, begin here.
   
   1. Use a personal email address that you will have access to for the next few years.
   2. Help Center
   3. Application Customer Service