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New AU physician assistant studies program earns provisional accreditation
ASHLAND - Ashland University’s new physician assistant studies program passed a significant milestone en route to its fall 2021 debut with news the program has been granted provisional accreditation status by the commission that oversees PA education in the United States.
The first cohort of 24 students will begin the program this fall, attending classes during the first 12 months of the program and clinical rotations the second 12 months in order to earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Applications for the 30 seats available in the 2022 cohort opened April 29. Going forward, cohorts of 36 students will be admitted. A complete list of the 2021-22 PA program admission requirements can be found at ashland.edu.