Application Process for Physician Assistant Education

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) PA program participates in the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). Applications, recommendation forms, and Transcripts Request Forms may be obtained from the CASPA website starting around May 1st of each calendar year.

Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) must be sent to CASPA with the UNMC PA Education Program Code 4917. GRE scores must be sent during the open CASPA application cycle in order to be attached to your application.

Deadlines

Application Fees

PA Application Timeline

June 1
Suggested time to start application on the CASPA website.

August 1
Suggested submission of CASPA application to insure adequate processing time and verification by CASPA.

September 1
Final application deadline to submit CASPA application. (See Applicant Checklist)
Final deadline for all application materials, including transcripts, references and GRE scores, to be received by CASPA.

October – December
Interviews

• An interview with the Admissions Committee is required for admissions, however, only the most qualified individuals will be invited to an interview based on assessment of the application materials and the number of preference factors that apply.

January

• Notification letter sent to all applicants.
• PA CAHP Application (see Application Fees) sent to Admitted and Wait Listed applicants via email.

July 15
Entering students must have completed all required course work and submit official transcripts.

Mid-August
Classes begin

• Admission to the program continues to be highly competitive. One class of approximately 65 students is selected each year for admission.                                     

Questions?
Please contact: CAHP Academic and Student Affairs, Email or 402-559-6673.