Location: Boston, MA
Number of students: 40
Application Cycle: April - August 1st on CASPA (not rolling admissions)
Interview dates: mid-October to mid-December
Start date: Late August
Length of Program: 24 months
Public/Private: Private
HCE: Preference for >2,000 hours
GPA: Overall and science GPA of 3.0 minimum. Must have at least a B in all prerequisite courses
Shadowing: Not required, but highly recommended
The Good Stuff:
- All requirements must be done BEFORE applying
- GRE is NOT required
- Biology and chemistry are not accepted from community colleges
- Biology and Chemistry must have been taken within 7 years of applying. Anatomy must be taken within 5 years of applying.
- Must have a grade of B or better in prerequisite courses
- Lab is NOT required with anatomy and physiology
- 2-day interview with interactions with other students and faculty, tour, 3 one-on-one interviews
Program Link: Northeastern University PA Program
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