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Department of Physician Assistant Studies College of Health Professions

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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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Application Review

In addition to academic and professional achievements, other factors taken into consideration during the review of all applications for potential interview and admission/enrollment includes:

  • Highest degree attained and field of study
  • Course Success, Completion, and Academic Rigor, including GPAs and total science hours
  • Health care professional
  • Health related and/or patient care experience
  • Research experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Community or volunteer service
  • Diversity of background and ethnicity, including economic or educational disadvantaged background and/or history of South Texas residency.
  • Military service or veteran status
  • Letters of Reference
  • Essay/Personal Statement
  • CASPer/Altus Suite performance
  • GRE submission
  • PACT Student, if applicable
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