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Physician Assistant Department
E-mail: pad@utrgv.edu

Admissions Coordinator
Keith Joseph
E-mail: keith.joseph@utrgv.edu 

Amanda Vargas
Administrative Assistant I
Phone: 956-665-5047
E-mail: amanda.vargas@utrgv.edu

Bridge Program Coordinator
Lisa Kuhn
Email: bridge@utrgv.edu

Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT)
Email: pact@utrgv.edu

Physician Assistant Studies
Haley Zamarripa
Administrative Assistant II
EHABE 2.144
Email: haley.zamarripa01@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-2298
Phone Alt: 956-665-7049
Fax: 956-665-2438

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Cost

The total estimated cost of tuition and fees for the 28-month Master of Physician Assistant Program is (based on 2022-2023 tuition found at https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/paying-for-college/tuition-fees/tuition-recent/index.htm):

In-state            $47,925.45
Out-of-state      $83,268.49        

Fees included above:

  • University Services Fee
  • Student Services Fee
  • Intercollegiate Athletics Fee
  • Recreation Fee
  • Medical Services Fee
  • Student Union Fee

Additional fees

Approximately $4,200 over 28 months

  • BLS/ACLS course fee
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • PACKRAT and End of Curriculum Exams
  • Criminal Background Check (updated annually)
  • Drug Screen (updated annually)
  • Supplemental resources
  • Student Health Insurance, if not granted a waiver for personal health insurance plan
  • Graduation application fee

 

Incidental Costs

  • Laptop computer
  • Medical Equipment
  • Lab Coats
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Professional membership dues

 

Financial Aid Resources

UTRGV Financial Aid Office https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.htm

FAFSA (Federal School Code: 003599) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

UTRGV Graduate Scholarships https://www.utrgv.edu/scholarships/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/index.htm

Fastweb https://www.fastweb.com

 

Professional Expenses Near Graduation

Texas Jurisprudence Exam ($34)
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination ($550)
Temporary Texas PA License ($107)
Initial Texas PA License ($220)

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