Frequently asked questions
Have questions about the Union PA program? Here are some answers! Or you can contact us.
Have questions about the Union PA program? Here are some answers! Or you can contact us.
Yes. At the time of application, you may have outstanding/in-process classes; however, balance that with our need to know how well you perform in courses, particularly in the more difficult science classes. All classes must be completed by August 1 of the summer your PA class begins.
Our PA advisor is happy to sit down and talk with prospective applicants. Please call our office and arrange a time.
We don’t require a Biochemistry lab.
We use the GPAs provided by CASPA, which usually include every class you have ever taken—even though your original college may have replaced some grades for you. You should plan to see every grade appear on your CASPA application.
Enter the following on your application for each shadowing entry: person’s name that you shadowed (referred to as the “supervisor”), his position, whether we have permission to contact him or not, the clinic/hospital name and address, dates, hours, and a couple of sentences telling what you observed as you shadowed.
You are welcome to submit GRE scores, but we do not require them.
No, we just need your CASPA application.
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