COVID-19 Statement: We understand that the current pandemic has affected coursework, shadowing and other components of the application. Please explain in the optional question section of CASPA (Pathway 2 applicants) or send an explanation via email to paprogram@thiel.edu (Pathway 1 applicants). Due to COVID-19, Thiel College is taking every measure to ensure the safety of our physician assistant applicants and the plan is to conduct all interviews virtually for the 2022 admission cycle.
2022 Application Information
The deadline for current Admissions cycle (Academic year 2022-23) is January 15, 2022.
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Thiel College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Thiel College.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation[1]Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-thiel-college/.
The mission of the Thiel College Master of Science in Physician Assistant program is to graduate physician assistants who have the disciplinary knowledge and skills, clinical preparation and dispositions to provide excellent patient care and serve the needs of their community.
The philosophy of Thiel College’s Physician Assistant Program is to empower individuals to reach their full potential by creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that ensures educational excellence, emphasizes service to society, and promotes ethical leadership. The faculty and staff are passionate about helping our students succeed and create a supportive atmosphere to prepare students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose.
Thiel's innovative program features two distinct paths to earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Path 1: Highly motivated high school seniors can enroll in our accelerated five-year program. Students will earn a traditional four-year bachelor's degree and continue at Thiel for a fifth year to complete the master's degree program.
Path 2: Students who have already completed a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and wish to attain a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Thiel College should explore our 27-month post-baccalaureate program.
Whether you choose Path 1 or Path 2, you will:
Thiel College seeks to identify and eliminate barriers to an equitable and diverse environment. We strive to create a climate that promotes civility, respect, and sensitivity. Our goal is to foster awareness and understanding of different cultures, lifestyles, and backgrounds, and to celebrate individual differences.
The program features two separate curriculums, the undergraduate portion of Path 1 and the graduate (accredited) program.
Graduates of the PA program must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) to become certified Physician Assistants, and to obtain a permanent state license to practice medicine. Upon graduation of Thiel College’s first cohort, the PANCE Pass Rate Summary Report of the most recent five-year first-time graduate performance will be added here, no later than April first each year.
The program will also publish the most current annual student attrition information, on the table provided by the ARC-PA, no later than April first each year.
The Thiel College PA program has specific program policies which apply to all students, principal and full-time faculty, and the program director regardless of location. You'll find both policy manuals below.
Thiel College is approved to offer programs that may lead to licensure/certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Thiel College cannot confirm that the PA program meets the requirements for licensure/certification in any other state or commonwealth. If you are enrolling in the PA education program and anticipate being certified/licensed in a state other than Pennsylvania, please check the specific requirements for licensure in your state. If you are considering working as a PA in another state that may require certification/licensure, you should first seek guidance on that state’s requirements. For more information, please consult the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) on the specific state information on their website.
Download the Thiel College PA program's student learning outcomes (SLO) below:
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COVID-19 Statement: We understand that the current pandemic has affected coursework, shadowing and other components of the application. Please explain in the optional question section of CASPA (Pathway 2 applicants) or send an explanation via email to paprogram@thiel.edu (Pathway 1 applicants). Due to COVID-19, Thiel College is taking every measure to ensure the safety of our physician assistant applicants and the plan is to conduct all interviews virtually for the 2022 admission cycle.
2022 Application Information
The deadline for current Admissions cycle (Academic year 2022-23) is January 15, 2022.
Each year, a total of 40 students may enter the graduate PA training program. Students may be admitted through Pathway 1 (combined undergraduate and graduate training at Thiel) or from Pathway 2 (after receiving a baccalaureate degree from any US regionally accredited college or university). At this time, Thiel is not accepting transfer applications for either pathway. Thiel College will use a rolling admission process and review applications for both pathways on an ongoing basis. Important information regarding Application and Costs can be found below.
Download application checklists to help keep you on track throughout the admissions process.
Download the prerequisites and admissions requirements outline today!
Due to COVID-19, Thiel College is taking every measure to ensure the safety of our physician assistant applicants. To that end, all interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2022-23 admission cycle.
Based on the screening and scoring of applications, candidates may be invited to an interview. The interview day will give applicants to both pathways an opportunity to learn more about the program and provides a chance for faculty and applicants to become acquainted. Following is what to expect on interview day.
The Thiel College physician assistant program hopes to recruit a diverse student population committed to providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients, including those in rural and underserved areas of our region. Several items are evaluated and scored when reviewing applications and selecting candidates for interviews.
Candidates who are then invited to an interview may use this opportunity to demonstrate their unique qualities and share how their life experiences would enhance the diversity and collaborative environment of the Thiel College and the PA Program.
Did you know that 99% of Thiel College undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid? Below you can find estimated costs, as well as a list of Thiel College financial aid specialists who are available to help answer your questions. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to explore possible financial aid options.
Students enrolled in Thiel College's PA program will be required to meet certain technical standards. Find a list of those standards below:
Thiel College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), sexual orientation, religious belief, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, age or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies in connection with admission to and participation in all programs and activities sponsored by Thiel College and to all employment practices of Thiel College. Inquiries concerning compliance with this policy should be addressed to: ATTN: Jennifer Clark, Human Resources, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125; or by calling 724-589-2858.