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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Georgia Campus

Program at a Glance

Admitted Class Size
40
Duration
27 mo
Total Cost to Complete Program
$113k
Competitiveness
Highly competitive
Campus
On-campus

Application Timeline

Review Process
Rolling
Application Opens
Unlisted
Application Deadline
December 1, 2026
Program Start
June

What to Expect

Program Highlights

  • The program's mission is to educate and mentor highly qualified physician assistants students to become competent, compassionate healthcare providers who embrace cultural diversity, inclusion, and equity, which is supported through scholarly activity and a broad range of clinical practice experiences.

Prerequisite Courses

Science Courses6 courses · 45 credits
Biology (general)+ Lab
11 credits
Chemistry (general)+ Lab
11 credits
Human Anatomy+ Lab
4 credits
Human Physiology+ Lab
4 credits
Math (general)
6 credits
Social Science
9 credits

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Other Admissions Requirements

GPA Requirements
Cumulative GPA
3.0
Science GPA
3.0
Prerequisite GPA
2.0
Healthcare Experience
Patient Care (PCE) — 200 hrs min
Required
Shadowing
Recommended
Standardized Tests
GRE
Not Required
PA-CAT
Not Required
TOEFL
Not Required

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Accreditation

Next ARC-PA review: January 2028

Program Outcomes

96%first-time, class of 2024
Program-reported · source
Cohort Year
PANCE Pass Rate
Class of 2024LATEST
96%
Class of 2023
96%
Class of 2022
95%
Class of 2021
98%

PANCE Pass Rate refers to the percentage of graduates who passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination on their first attempt. This is a key indicator of program quality and student preparation.

Source: Program's published outcomes, 2025

PANCE and NCCPA are registered trademarks of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Meshwell is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NCCPA.

Financial Investment

Total Cost to Complete Program$112,586
Seat Deposit$1,000(Non-refundable)
Scholarships & Financial Aid

None added.

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7.5%
10 years
Est. Monthly Payment$0

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Contact

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
625 Old Peachtree Rd NW \r\n Suwanee Georgia 30024
Visit Program Websitegaadmissions@pcom.edu

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Frequently asked questions about the PCOM PA program

Answers generated from this program's profile data on Meshwell.

What GPA do you need for the PCOM PA program?

The PCOM PA program requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to apply. Recently admitted students had a median GPA of 3.69 and a median science GPA of 3.75.

How many patient care hours does the PCOM PA program require?

The PCOM PA program requires at least 200 hours of hands-on patient care experience.

How much does the PCOM PA program cost?

The total cost to complete the PCOM PA program is about $112,586 in tuition and fees, excluding housing and other living costs.

How long is the PCOM PA program?

The PCOM PA program is 27 months long (about 2.3 years) from matriculation to graduation.

How competitive is the PCOM PA program?

The PCOM PA program is highly competitive. It admits a class of 40 students.

Is the GRE required for the PCOM PA program?

No. The PCOM PA program does not require the GRE for admission.

When is the application deadline for the PCOM PA program?

The application deadline for the PCOM PA program is December 1, 2026. The program uses rolling admissions, so applications are reviewed as they arrive and applying early is an advantage.

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