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165 US PA Programs That Accept International Students

September 28, 2016 By Stephen Pasquini PA-C 21 Comments

pa programs that accept international studentsNot every PA school in the United States is created equal.

The good news is that if you are a foreign student interested in attending a US PA school, you have a range of options.

Currently, 178 of the 265 active PA programs in the United States open their doors to international applicants.

Ninety-nine of these PA programs requires applicants to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination.

List of all PA Programs Accepting International Students

Last updated (03/03/2019)

To view an interactive map of all PA program that accepts international students click here

You can also use my perfect PA program picker tool to sort by several variables simultaneously.

  1. Adventist University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  2. Alderson-Broaddus University Physician Assistant Program
  3. Arcadia University Delaware
  4. Arcadia University Pennsylvania
  5. Anne Arundel Community College Physician Assistant Program
  6. Arizona School Of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  7. Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program
  8. Augusta University (formerly Georgia-Regents University) Physician Assistant Program
  9. Baldwin Wallace University Physician Assistant Program
  10. Barry University Physician Assistant Program St. Petersburg
  11. Barry University Florida
  12. Bay Path University
  13. Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
  14. Bethel University (Minnesota) Physician Assistant Program
  15. Bethel University (Tennessee) Physician Assistant Program
  16. Boston University Physician Assistant Program
  17. Brenau University Physician Assistant Program
  18. Bryant University Physician Assistant Program
  19. Butler University Physician Assistant Program
  20. California Baptist University
  21. Campbell University Physician Assistant Program
  22. Canisius College Physician Assistant Program
  23. Carroll University Physician Assistant Program
  24. California State University – Monterey Bay
  25. Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program
  26. Charles R. Drew University Physician Assistant Program
  27. Charleston Southern University
  28. Chatham University Physician Assistant Program
  29. Christian Brothers University Physician Assistant Program
  30. Clarkson University Physician Assistant Program
  31. College of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Program
  32. College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program
  33. College of Saint Scholastica Physician Assistant Program
  34. Cornell University Physician Assistant Program
  35. CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
  36. CUNY York College Physician Assistant Program
  37. Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland State University Physician Assistant Program
  38. D’youville College Physician Assistant Program
  39. Desales University Physician Assistant Program
  40. Duke University Medical Center Physician Assistant Program
  41. East Carolina University Physician Assistant Program
  42. Eastern Michigan University Physician Assistant Program
  43. Elon University Physician Assistant Program
  44. Emory & Henry College Physician Assistant Program
  45. Emory University Physician Assistant Program
  46. Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
  47. Florida State University
  48. Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program
  49. Frostburg State University
  50. Gannon University Physician Assistant Program
  51. George Washington University
  52. Grand Valley State University
  53. Grand Valley State University Physician Assistant Program
  54. High Point University Physician Assistant Program
  55. Hofstra University Physician Assistant Program
  56. Howard University Physician Assistant Program
  57. Idaho State University Physician Assistant Program
  58. Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program
  59. Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  60. Interservice Physician Assistant Program
  61. James Madison University Physician Assistant Program
  62. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  63. Kean University Physician Assistant Program
  64. Kettering College Physician Assistant Program
  65. King’s College Physician Assistant Program
  66. King’s College
  67. Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program
  68. Lipscomb University
  69. Lock Haven University Physician Assistant Program
  70. Loma Linda University Physician Assistant Program
  71. Lynchburg College Physician Assistant Program
  72. Marieb College of Health & Human Services Physician Assistant Program
  73. Marquette University Physician Assistant Program
  74. Marywood University Physician Assistant Program
  75. MCPHS University Physician Assistant Program (Boston)
  76. MCPHS University Physician Assistant Program (Manchester)
  77. MCPHS University Physician Assistant Program (Manchester) New Hampshire
  78. MCPHS University- Boston
  79. Mercer University Physician Assistant Program
  80. Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program
  81. Methodist University Physician Assistant Program
  82. MGH Institute of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program
  83. Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program
  84. Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program (Downers Grove)
  85. Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program (Glendale)
  86. Milligan College Physician Assistant Program
  87. Misericordia Uiversity
  88. Misericordia University Physician Assistant Program
  89. Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program
  90. Monmouth University Physician Assistant Program
  91. Mount St. Joseph University Physician Assistant Program
  92. New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program
  93. North Greenville University Physician Assistant Program
  94. Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program
  95. Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program
  96. Northwestern University Physician Assistant Program
  97. Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program, Ft. Lauderdale
  98. Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program, Orlando
  99. Ohio University Physician Assistant Program
  100. Oregon Health & Science University Physician Assistant Program
  101. Our Lady of the Lake College Physician Assistant Program
  102. Pace University – Pleasantville
  103. Pace University Physician Assistant Program
  104. Pacific University Physician Assistant Program
  105. Penn State University Physician Assistant Program
  106. Pennsylvania College of Technology Physician Assistant Program
  107. Philadelphia University Physician Assistant Program
  108. Presbyterian University
  109. Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program
  110. Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program
  111. Rochester Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program
  112. Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program
  113. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program
  114. Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
  115. Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program
  116. Saint Catherine University Physician Assistant Program
  117. Saint Francis University Physician Assistant Program
  118. Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program
  119. Salus University Physician Assistant Program
  120. Samuel Merritt University Physician Assistant Program
  121. Seton Hall University Physician Assistant Program
  122. Seton Hill University Physician Assistant Program
  123. Shenandoah University Physician Assistant Program
  124. Southern Illinois University Physician Assistant Program
  125. Springfield College Physician Assistant Program
  126. Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program
  127. Sullivan University Physician Assistant Program
  128. The CUNY School of Medicine
  129. Thomas Jefferson University – City Center Campus (formerly Thomas Jefferson University)
  130. Thomas Jefferson University Physician Assistant Program
  131. Touro College (Bay Shore) Physician Assistant Program
  132. Touro College (Manhattan) Physician Assistant Program
  133. Touro University – Bay Shore
  134. Touro University (Las Vegas) Physician Assistant Program
  135. Touro University Nevada Physician Assistant Program
  136. Towson University CCBC – Essex Physician Assistant Program
  137. Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program
  138. Union College Physician Assistant Program
  139. University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant Program
  140. University of Arkansas Physician Assistant Program
  141. University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program
  142. University of California-Davis Physician Assistant Program
  143. University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program
  144. University of Dayton Physician Assistant Program
  145. University of Detroit/Mercy Physician Assistant Program
  146. University of Evansville Physician Assistant Program
  147. University of Findlay Physician Assistant Program
  148. University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program
  149. University of Lynchburg
  150. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Physician Assistant Program
  151. University of Mount Union Physician Assistant Program
  152. University Of Nebraska Physician Assistant Program
  153. University of New England Physician Assistant Program
  154. University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program
  155. University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Physician Assistant Program
  156. University Of Oklahoma, Tulsa Physician Assistant Program
  157. University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Program
  158. University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne) Physician Assistant Program
  159. University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Program
  160. University of Southern California Physician Assistant Program
  161. University of St. Francis (New Mexico)
  162. University of St. Francis Physician Assistant Program
  163. University of Tampa
  164. University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) Physician Assistant Program
  165. University of Texas – HS Center at San Antonio Physician Assistant Program
  166. University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program
  167. University of Texas – Pan American Physician Assistant Program
  168. University of Texas – SW School of Health Professions
  169. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston PROGRAM INFO
  170. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  171. University of the Cumberlands Physician Assistant Program
  172. University of the Pacific Physician Assistant Program
  173. University of the Sciences of Philadelphia Physician Assistant Program
  174. University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program
  175. University of Utah Physician Assistant Program
  176. University of Washington MEDEX Physician Assistant Program
  177. University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Physician Assistant Program
  178. UT Southwestern Physician Assistant Program
  179. Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  180. Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences
  181. West Liberty University
  182. West Liberty University Physician Assistant Program
  183. West Virginia University
  184. Western Michigan University Physician Assistant Program
  185. Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  186. Westfield State University
  187. Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program
  188. Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program
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About Stephen Pasquini PA-C

Stephen has been a family practice PA since 2004 and is the creator of The PA Life and Smarty PANCE Board Review websites. A National Health Service Corps Scholar and a graduate of The University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (Rutgers) PA Program and the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Stephen's goal is to provide one-of-a-kind online resources for those interested in or practicing in the PA profession, to promote better access to healthcare for all, and foster universal recognition/awareness of the PA profession. Read more about Stephen.

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  1. NC says

    June 20, 2022 at 6:55 pm

    Hi, I am a specialised dentist in maxillofacial surgery with over 22 years of clinical experience . I am currently a professor in a dental teaching institute in india . What are the steps and requirements for me to join a pa masters program ?

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      June 23, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      Hello NC,

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). This means your education outside of the United States is not recognized by the NCCPA and therefore you will need to attend a PA school in the United States to sit for the PANCE exam.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      From the standpoint of the ARC-PA, individuals educated as health care providers (MDs, PAs, nurses, etc.) outside of the United States are not treated any differently than any other prospective PA student regardless of degree. To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit to the US State Department with your visa application. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you will have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states. https://www.aapa.org/advocacy-central/state-advocacy/state-licensing/list-of-licensing-boards/

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students (this may have increased since I have written this email). From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than I can since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, just shoot me a reply.

      You can also browse my website at http://www.thepalife.com or visit our knowledge base, where I am growing a list of guides intended to cover a broad range of topics.

      I hope that helps.

      Also, we offer online one-on-one advising if you have additional questions. Our team consists of certified PAs (like me) who know the ins and outs of the PA school admissions process. If you are interested, you can read more about that here: https://www.thepalife.com/pre-pa-consulting/.

      Warmly,

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C

      Reply
  2. Richard Nkrumah says

    May 11, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    Hello Steve,
    I am from Ghana, I want to pursue PA in the US, but going through the university list sounds to me that the fees are quite challenging for me. Are there scholarships available for international students .?

    Reply
  3. Dr.Kriya Chhadva says

    May 5, 2022 at 5:59 am

    Hello,
    I have completed BAMS (bachelor of Ayurved Medicine and Surgery)
    From India. Which includes One year rotating Internship in Hospital
    Am I eligible for PA program in USA.

    Reply
  4. Sree Kumar says

    October 3, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    Hello, I have completed my MBBS and have worked at a hospital in India. I have completed undergraduate coursework, but do not know if all of my courses apply to the specific prerequisites required by PA schools. Would the World Education Services transcript evaluation be able to provide me these details regarding prerequisites? Also, would a MBBS medical degree typically cover these requirements per your expert experience in this content?

    Reply
    • Alvina says

      November 24, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      Related to above query, does MBBS fulfills need of pre requisite courseworks?
      The courseworks related to general biology with labs, is it equivalent to higher senior secondary school board examination with subjects of biologyx chemistry.

      Reply
  5. Roshani says

    July 5, 2021 at 1:35 am

    I’m a final year Bachelors of pharmacy (B.pharmacy) student from India.
    I just want to know how could I apply for pa program.

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      July 5, 2021 at 8:19 am

      Hi, Roshani,

      You must first complete all the required coursework to apply for a US PA program, meet the minimum requirements and find PA programs that accept international applicants. Here is a cheat sheet I put together to help guide you with links to more resources: https://www.thepalife.com/cheat-sheet/

      To find PA programs that accept international students, you can use my companion website. Here is the link to all current programs accepting international students: https://www.paschoolfinder.com/cat/accepted/

      To broaden your search across categories use this link: https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/

      Follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than me since every program is a bit different.

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C
      http://www.thepalife.com
      http://www.smartypance.com

      Reply
  6. Moli says

    July 3, 2021 at 1:53 am

    Hello I’m an international student.
    Can I persue a PA school without a bachelors
    I mean with a associate degree and after attending PA school can I get a job in the US ?

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      July 3, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      Hi, Moli!

      You cannot pursue PA school in the US without a bachelor’s degree (and the required prerequisite coursework) unless you attend a US-based 3+2 program that allows you to complete your undergraduate PRE-PA coursework as part of a 5-year program.

      To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students. From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than me since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, shoot me a reply.

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C

      Reply
  7. Ruby says

    January 21, 2021 at 11:37 am

    Hi,
    I’m a Psychology major from Turkey and want to get into PA program in US. What is required of me and which schools would be suitable for me?

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      July 3, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Ruby,

      To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students. From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than me since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, shoot me a reply.

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C

      Reply
  8. Wanali says

    March 25, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    Hi there,
    I am a foreign medical doctor and planning to apply for PA program. I just don’t know which university accept bachelor degree outside of US. I know about prerequisites but first thing if they even consider it. Thanks

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      July 3, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      Hi, Wanali,

      From the standpoint of the ARC-PA, individuals educated as health care providers (MDs, PAs, nurses, etc.) outside of the United States are not treated any differently than any other prospective PA student regardless of degree. To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA web site: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants’ (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students. From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than me since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, shoot me a reply.

      You can also browse my website at http://www.thepalife.com or visit our knowledge base, where I am growing a list of guides intended to cover a broad range of topics.

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C
      http://www.thepalife.com

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      • Peymaneh says

        July 4, 2021 at 10:22 am

        Hi there
        I am General physician with 25 years practicing in Iran.I will be in sandiego a bout 2 month later. I want to study in PA what should I do . Please inform me .
        is there any option and merits for international medical gradutes to reduce or short the duration of PA study.
        Thanks in advance.

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        • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

          July 5, 2021 at 8:22 am

          Hi, Peymaneh,

          From the standpoint of the ARC-PA, individuals educated as health care providers (MDs, PAs, nurses, etc.) outside of the United States are not treated any differently than any other prospective PA student regardless of degree. To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

          Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

          Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

          To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

          For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

          Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

          Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

          To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

          To find PA programs that accept international students you can use my companion website. Here is the link to all current programs accepting international students: https://www.paschoolfinder.com/cat/accepted/

          To broaden your search across categories use this link: https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/

          Stephen Pasquini PA-C
          http://www.thepalife.com
          http://www.smartypance.com

          Reply
  9. Laine says

    April 27, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Hi!
    I live in the U.S., and I am a naturalized citizen, but my Bachelor’s degree is not from the U.S. I have being checking if these schools accept a BS from overseas, and so far “Arizona School of Health Sciences” does not accept it. They only accept Bachelor’s degree that are done in the U.S.

    Reply
  10. Teljan says

    March 22, 2019 at 3:31 pm

    Hello,
    I am planning to apply to PA surgery program as a back up in case MD programs do not work out. I was wondering if I do PA surgery and go to medical school after do I still have to do residency? Whoever replies, please advise me if it is a good options. I want to get into MD programs with scholarship but it is very hard for international students. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      March 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Hi Teljan, I would recommend you not use PA as a backup plan. You will have to prove to any prospective PA program that you are interested in PA, not MD it’s highly competitive and this would not be a good route for you.

      Stephen

      Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    February 28, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    Hey, this is the first thing I’ve seen about international studying and US PA programs. I’m an American student looking to get my Bachelors abroad, and I wanted to know if a degree from Europe would be accepted or frowned upon by PA schools. I have always wanted to travel, and I feel like this is my chance to, while hopefully making myself stand out a bit. Do you think getting a bachelors abroad would be okay, would I have to get it in a certain country (ex Poland or Netherlands), or would PA schools prefer I stayed in the US? Thanks so much, and I look forward to hearing back!

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      March 3, 2019 at 7:23 am

      Hi and great question. As I am not an International student myself I may not be the most qualified to answer this question but I have spoken with academic advisors in the past and it seems as the most important question is if your credits are transferrable here to the US and will meet PA program prerequisite requirements. Many International undergraduate programs are linked with US schools and the credits are equal and transferrable without questions. So if you go this route I would do my homework and make sure to have these questions answered by several PA school administrators and undergraduate US academic advisors so you can move forward with confidence. I think international study is a wonderful option but you just want to be able to be confident that if you’re planning is to come back to the US to start PA school you have a solid foundation and plan. The first step is to reach out to some programs and schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

      Reply

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I used the personal statement editing service with Deanna Matzen (April/May 2021) and the mock interview service with Mary Jones (June 2021). Both were exceptional to work with and helped me to achieve my goal. I applied to three schools and received interview invites from all three (I’m a first-time applicant). I was waitlisted at one in June and later accepted in November, received early acceptance to my top choice in November (UTSW), and I chose to decline my third interview scheduled in December. Thank you for your services!

Rachelle, Pre-PA

I worked closely with Duke and Sue for the revisions on my personal statement. They must have edited my original version half a dozen times before they felt it was good enough to send off and never made it seem like an inconvenience. They always responded to my e-mails within a 24-hour time frame but usually got back to me within a few hours. I am very pleased with how my personal statement turned out thanks to all of their time, ideas and direction. The service the PA Life provides is well worth the money spent!

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Michelle Murphy, Pre-PA

Sue was a huge help with my essay. Her edits made my essay sound much better grammatically and she pointed out some content problems I completely missed. She prompted me to write a few more paragraphs before her edit and added the information into my essay. That made a big difference. She was very knowledgable about what PA programs were looking for. I am really happy with your service. Worth every penny, THANKS!

Megan Stephenson, Pre-PA

Sarah did such an excellent job editing my personal statement that I wanted her expertise for my supplemental essays. I’ve had multiple interview invites so far. I’m so glad I used this service, and I’m so glad I had Sarah’s help! She really took my essays to a whole new level and had good suggestions. I’m recommending her to my peers.

Emily Crenshaw, Pre-PA

Carly was helpful and gave insightful comments while helping me to create more impact within my sentences. I feel confident and at ease knowing that my supplemental application has been reviewed in a thorough manner. Thank you for all your help!

Mina, Pre-PA

I just wanted to let you know that I was accepted into PA school.  I start at Albany Medical College in January!  Thank you again for doing such an amazing job helping me with my essay…I think in the end it really carried my application.

Lindsey Porubcan PA-S

I worked closely with Duke and Sue for the revisions on my personal statement. They must have edited my original version half a dozen times before they felt it was good enough to send off and never made it seem like an inconvenience. They always responded to my e-mails within a 24-hour time frame but usually got back to me within a few hours. I am very pleased with how my personal statement turned out thanks to all of their time, ideas and direction. The service the PA Life provides is well worth the money spent!

Michelle Murphy, PA-S

Even at the busiest time of the year for applications, they got me my edit in a matter of days. They did a great job with grammar, punctuation and suggestions. I am very satisfied with the draft I got back from Sue.

Andrew, Pre-PA

My editor did an excellent job with my essays. I struggle with writing emotionally and she took my material and really personalized it. I feel very confident sending in my essays after having her look at them. She promptly returned my essays and did a stellar job. Thank you!

Danielle, Pre-PA

Deanna has helped me so much with my essay. I will definitely be reaching out for additional editing help and am so thankful this service is available. My editor was impeccably prompt, communicated her role, suggestions, and time frame which was great.

Morgan, Pre-PA

Carly Hallman did an amazing job helping me with my personal statement! I was feeling conflicted and uncertain about my own personal statement, but she helped set my mind at ease! I now have peace of mind regarding my personal statement. She was so helpful in correcting any grammar errors and also informed me of what I could add to my essay. I knew I was missing something in my essay, but could not quite put my finger on it. Carly identified what was missing so I could make those changes to my essay. I’m so thankful for her help because I do not think I could have figured out that “missing piece” had it not been for her. I now feel confident about my essay and I am extremely happy with it! 🙂 Thank you so much!!!

Ramsha, Pre-PA

Thank you so much for editing my essay and for your kind words. Your edits have definitely made it a stronger PS and I am proud to have it as a part of my application. Thank you for alleviating my stress on arguably the most nerve-wracking part of the CASPA app. You are incredibly talented and well-spoken, and any person that has you edit their essays is incredibly lucky! I will let you know if I have any questions, but I think each one of your edits are meaningful and super clear. I appreciate you shortening it and making it flow better. Thank you again!!!

Karina Kapani, Pre-PA

I wanted to update you and say I’ve been accepted into two programs (waiting for two more responses) with Jefferson University (my program of choice) being one of them. Thank you for all your help and your tips and for making this a genuinely joyful 2022!

Yejin (Future PA)

I have recently been accepted to a program that was one of my top choices, and I also was waitlisted with two other schools. I wanted to thank you again for all your help Duke.  Not only am I grateful for your knowledge of writing and grammar (which were invaluable), but most importantly your kind word and motivation, which I needed so much at the time.  You’re a great person!

Alex Taylor, PA-S

This was just what my essay needed. I am confident that I have answered all the questions without sounding too “braggy”.

Kelsey, Pre-PA

I just wanted to let you know I accepted a spot at the University of Dubuque’s PA program! I want to thank you for all your help and support in this process and for all the positivity you brought my way. Thanks for all you do and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you! I would recommend you highly to anyone.

Meghna, PA-S

Well worth the money. I consider myself a decent writer but found I was stuck on a few key points of my personal statement. After a few edits on my own and with a few people I trust, I decided to submit my essay for editing through ThePALife to make sure I was really on the right track. I am supremely satisfied. The essay I wrote turned out to be a solid base, but Sarah went to work, and every change and suggestion had a logical place. She polished it up and made it shine. Thank you so much!

Conor K. Pre-PA

Beth, my editor with The PA Life, truly made my essay feel impactful and, most importantly, expressed what I have to contribute to the PA profession. The one-on-one editing session we had was the most beneficial advice I have ever received, and her ability to work with my essay and make it so powerful was incredible. She is a professor, and her teaching methods were so easy to follow and guided me through how to write such a meaningful essay. I finally feel like an immense weight has been lifted off my shoulders after having her help me with the writing process and how to make what I have written even more high impact. I am forever grateful for this service. It has provided me with Beth, the sweetest and most insightful editor ever, a woman I admire and will be an essential factor in my journey to attending PA school. I currently feel confident in my abilities to receive an interview after working with her.

Sophia, Pre-PA

It was an absolute pleasure working with Sarah. She was prompt to respond, professional, and kind. Sarah is an excellent writer. I was consistently impressed with her edits and suggestions for my personal statement. After working with Sarah I feel confident that my final essay will be well-received schools and help me stand out as a candidate.

Leah, Pre-PA

Carly was extremely prompt and helpful! She helped edit my personal statement into something that I am extremely confident applying with!

Danielle, Pre-PA

This was my third time applying to PA school and I wanted it to be my last so I figured getting help with the essay would make a difference in my application. Paying for the one on one service was the best idea I’ve had to date. Sarah was great in that she literally combined three different essays I had written into one phenomenal essay! I literally have no idea how she did it. Sarah helped me focus all of my thoughts and experience down into one concise, yet personal essay. I truly think this will help me get into PA school!

Anna M. PRE-PA

Having my essay edited proved extremely helpful. I was having trouble connecting my thoughts, and the edit helped so much. I haven’t found out about acceptance yet. I’m just now about to submit my application!

Amber, Pre-PA

Sarah helped to condense my detailed thoughts into a powerful essay. Over the phone, she was careful to collaborate with me before making any changes so that the piece remained under my control and in my voice. She served as a guide and insured the essay brought out my strengths and reasons for pursuing the PA profession. Overall, I’m incredibly happy with the service!

Julie, Pre-PA

This is my third time applying to PA programs. With my first two attempts, I only had close friends, family, and peers help me with my personal statement. I never even thought about going through a professional personal statement review service until after I had failed to get into PA programs my second time around. My prerequisites are expiring soon and the thought of going through the entire process of applying a fourth time terrifies me. I was hesitant to purchase the one-on-one service but after going through it, I am so glad that I did. Sarah was my editor and she is incredible. She genuinely understands how frustrating yet exciting this process is. I submitted my initial personal statement to her and within a day, she had already gotten back to me with detailed feedback. She even goes as far as telling you how many characters she wants you to add in different parts of your essay – this was extremely helpful for me because I tend to be a little wordy sometimes rather than succinct. Sarah helped me to highlight my strengths, experiences, and reasons for why I have spent so many years pursuing the PA career. This is an incredible service and I highly recommend that you take advantage of it! I am still in the process of completing my supplemental applications but I am more confident now than I have been with my first two attempts!

Christian S. Pre-PA

Duke helped me with my essay and he was great! He really helped me fine tune my essay so it’s ready for submission and answered all of the question I had about small details in my essay. He was also great about responding to emails in a timely manner. I definitely recommend this personal statement review service to anyone who’s applying to PA school…even if it’s just as a final read-through before submitting it on their application.

Tyler J. Pre-PA

I want to let you know that I got accepted into Misericordia University PA program starting the Summer of 2021. So far, I have had two interviews, one rejection and one acceptance. I have two more interviews coming up, and other schools are still reviewing applications. You have been a huge part of my application process, and I just want to appreciate your time and efforts you put in during my application. Thank you, and God bless

Jani, PA-S

I just want to follow up and let you know that I have been so fortunate enough to have conducted 3 interviews and received 3 acceptances, and I have decided to continue my educational journey at the OHSU PA program. I can’t thank you enough for all the help you’ve provided me, from helping me with my personal statement to mock interviews. I couldn’t have done this without your help, thank you.

Yomiyu Gafesu, PA-S

I had a great experience with The PA Life essay revision service. They were very professional and made revisions in a timely manner. My editor was very understanding about my schedule and when it would take me longer to reply to emails. I would recommend this service to any new grad PAs!

Sandy, Pre-PA

Sarah was a tremendous help to me and provided me with thoughtful edits that really made my personal statement stand out from the crowd. She was very easy to work with and really seems to care about each of her clients. I really enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her as an editor. As of today, I have 3 interviews scheduled, including one at my top choice school! Thank you!

Andrew, Pre-PA

My editor was Beth, and she blew my expectations out of the water. She got back to me within 24 hours of submitting my request for edits and helped me so much with the edits she made. If I receive an interview, I am excited to use PA Life to help me with mock interviews.

Haley, Pre-PA

I can’t begin to explain how thrilled I am to have stumbled on this service. Like many other PA applicants, I was unsure of whether I was on the right track with my personal narrative. Reading Stephen’s two different PA school application essays showed me how to come up with something unique and creative, but the private personal statement review really made my essay shine.

Duke was so kind and helpful in helping me understand what admissions committees look for in a strong essay. Our phone conversations were so thorough, as we read through and discussed every word in my essay. Sue’s guidance helped me cut out the fluff to reach the character limit.

Melissa T. Pre-PA

Really helpful! Makes me feel confident.

Qui T. Pre-PA

Duke really pushed me to write from the heart and explore my true reasons for applying to PA school.  I was very pleased with the outcome.  I haven’t yet received an interview, but my fingers are crossed!

Emily P. Pre-PA

Thank you once again for your help in reviewing and editing my personal statement for PA school. Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of accepting a position in the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program. The class begins in July 2022, and I am excited to begin this next chapter of entering the PA profession. I have no doubt that your invaluable assistance helped me produce a personal statement that promoted my application and paved the way for my successful interview, and I am sincerely grateful.

Angela, PA-S

I was very pleased working with Duke on my personal statement. I’m currently in the middle of applying to PA school, so I haven’t heard back from the programs. I’m looking forward to the experience though.

John R. Pre-PA

I thought that the service was very helpful in helping me with my personal statement. Duke was always prompt with responding to emails and made himself very available throughout the process. He was also good and helping, but also making sure that I was the one doing the writing. I think that the structure of the service helped me put in enough time to come out with a very good finished product.

David H. Pre-PA

The feedback that I received through The PA Life editing service was more detailed than I expected! It gave me a clear idea of what direction I need to take in regard to my personal statement. I absolutely loved the edits!

Crystal, Pre-PA

Awesome service. Duke did a great job editing my personal statement – his feedback was top-notch. For the 2014-2015 cycle, I applied to one school. I was selected for an interview and yesterday I received an offer of admission … which I quickly accepted. I know my Personal Statement played a huge role in my success. I highly recommend this service.

Nikki, Pre-PA

Deanna was amazing! She was able to help me put into professional language my desire to help people. I deeply appreciate and value all of her feedback, edits to my essay, and guidance. She was very attentive, capable, and helpful. She explained things I didn’t understand in a way that allowed me to comprehend. She’s a wonderful writer! I am so grateful for her help! I was stressed out about my essay, and her guidance really helped me stay on track (and calm me down) and portray my interest in becoming a PA clearly and precisely in my essay.

Valerie Charlton, Pre-PA

Sarah Schultz was a great editor and was easy to communicate with. She answered my emails very promptly and made great suggestions while also helping me cut down and condense my essay to be in the character limit. She made me feel more confident in my work and helped me develop an essay that I am proud of. I would definitely use this service again!

Katie, Pre-PA

I loved this service! Not only did my editor transform my essay, she helped me feel more confident in my application moving forward. She was extremely personable and efficient. I love my essay and now I’m even more excited about applying for school because of the help I received from The PA Life! Highly recommend!!

Aubrey, Pre-PA

Carly edited my essay, providing a generous amount of comments on why she believes that her changes make for a stronger essay. She gave amazing advice and I know that my personal statement is much more well written than before the edits were made. Definitely worth the money!

Alexa, Pre-PA

Working with Sarah felt like working with an old friend. Her thoughtful insight made the revision process easy. She had great advice for improvements to make while remaining within that difficult 5,000 character limit. Thanks, Sarah, you helped a ton!

Ryan, Pre-PA

I am so thankful that this editing service exists. The personal statement is incredibly important which is why I was so nervous about it. It took me two weeks to even get started because I was so nervous about writing the wrong thing. After Carly helped me with my essay, I am now so much more confident in it. Her edits were very thorough and showed that she had a really good understanding of what is important for a PA personal statement. Her email detailing her overall impression of my essay also showed she understood every single point I was trying to make and what kind of feeling I was trying to give to people reading my essay. This has been the most reassuring thing.

Angela, Pre-PA

Sarah was super helpful and flexible in my schedule. Her editing really turned my essay around, and made me a much more confident applicant! I am so glad I utilized this service. I will keep you updated on my results for this round 🙂

Mollie, Pre-PA

Carly is absolutely amazing, and I would recommend her to everyone. She was very helpful and supportive with her edits and why she recommended certain changes. She is amazing, and she helped me tell my story.

Peter, Pre-PA

I absolutely loved working with Sarah! She provided the best feedback to my personal statement, while also being sensitive to the details regarding personal family trauma. At the end of our sessions, I always felt confident in the statement and knew that Sarah would help me best articulate into words what I wanted to say. My statement now is something I can be completely confident in, and know that Sarah has been able to help me achieve a statement that prospective schools will pay attention to. Thank you, Sarah (and The PA Life) for everything!

Elizabeth, Pre-PA

My editor with The PA Life was amazing! I will definitely suggest these services to anyone else applying to PA school. Thank you for everything!

Margarita, Pre-PA

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