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The Physician Associate Program at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus is one of the country's oldest and most respected PA programs. Founded in 1970, the program prepares students to become skilled, compassionate, and adaptable clinicians ready to serve diverse communities across Oklahoma and beyond. Our graduates excel in patient care, leadership, and advocacy, carrying forward a tradition of excellence and impact in the PA profession. 

How Long to Complete the Program?

27 months

Average Class Size

55 students per cohort

Average GPA of Admitted Class

3.79

Curriculum

The OU Health Campus PA Program offers a rigorous 27-month curriculum to build a strong foundation in medical science, clinical reasoning, and patient care. 

Didactic Phase: 15 months of classroom-based learning, covering topics from anatomy and pharmacology to evidence-based practice and patient communication. 

Clinical Phase: 12 months of supervised clinical rotations across various specialties and settings, including primary care, emergency medicine, and surgery. 

For detailed course information, visit our Course Catalog

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by the time of enrollment 
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPA and 3.0 in all prerequisite coursework 
  • Completion of all required coursework by the time of enrollment 
  • Completed CASPA and supplemental OUHSC applications 
  • Formal interview with the program 
  • Meet the technical standards for the program 
  • Direct patient care experience preferred not required

For full admission details and prerequisite courses, visit our Course Catalog.

Why Students Choose Our PA Program  

  • One of the longest continuously operating PA programs in the U.S. 
  • Fully accredited with a 10-year accreditation cycle 
  • Hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation labs 
  • Strong focus on leadership, advocacy, and care for underserved populations 
  • Supportive, collaborative community of faculty, preceptors, and peers 

Program Details

Location Offered

Oklahoma City

Degree Acquired

Master of Health Science (MHS)

Application Window

CASPA and OU Health Campus Supplemental Applications open June 1 and close September 1. The program begins the following May.

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I chose the PA program at the OU Health Campus for its reputation as one of the first accredited PA programs. The faculty and students impressed me during my interview, strengthening my desire to attend. I appreciate the commitment to creating well-rounded PAs. After my interview, I could envision myself here for the next three years.
Lyza Szewczyk, Class of 2026

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