Completed applications are reviewed to determine if applicants will be invited to an on-campus interview. Selected qualified applicants will be invited to a designated PA program interview day, which will usually be held in the months of October through January. In order for a final admissions decision, all candidates will be required to attend an on-campus interview.

The on-campus interview provides the applicant an opportunity to learn more about the LMU-DCOM PA program, LMU and the local area. Conversely, the Program also has the opportunity to learn more about the applicant. The interview process will involve a general program orientation, facility tour, interviews with at least two faculty members and an opportunity to meet with representatives from the Financial Aid, Admissions and Student Services offices. It should be noted that appropriate attire for the interview is professional/business.

After completion of the interview, the applicant's file will be sent to the PA program admissions committee for consideration and a final admissions decision. The committee will review the entire application for each interviewed applicant and will make a recommendation to the program director for final approval. The program director will then notify each applicant in writing of the admissions decision, usually within four to six weeks of the interview.

It should be further noted applicants who, at the time of their interview, have not completed all required prerequisite coursework will be required to provide documentation (via an official transcript, course schedule or attestation by the University or college on official letterhead) on or before the interview that any pending coursework is either underway or is planned to be completed by the end of the semester or term prior to the time of anticipated program matriculation if accepted.

Applicants who have been conditionally accepted into the program who do not successfully pass prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or higher or do not complete all prerequisite courses prior to the first day of class will not be allowed to matriculate into the program. Finally, applicants are reminded that being asked to interview does not guarantee acceptance to the Program.

Dr. Michelle Heinan, PAC, DFAAPA
Director, Physician Assistant Program
800-325-0900, ext. 6669 (toll-free)
423-869-6669 (direct)
PAAdmissions@lmunet.edu

The LMU-DCOM Physician Assistant Program is applying for provisional accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA). Accreditation is anticipated to be granted in March, 2009. Provisional accreditation is required prior to starting the program in order for graduates to be able to sit for the national certification examination for physician assistants, a credential required for state licensure. Should the program not receive provisional accreditation, all deposits will be returned to candidates. Information on accreditation is available at www.arc-pa.org.