Do you have what it takes?
“We are looking for applicants who possess a genuine passion to help others, are committed to excellence, have maturity, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a strong desire for lifelong learning. If you fit the bill, then you have a wonderful opportunity to join the PA profession. Complete your prerequisite coursework, submit your application through your respective Service, get selected, and join us here at the world’s largest & best PA program!” –CDR Perry, Former IPAP Director
Prospective Students
- Only Military applicants are accepted
- Army and Air Force applicants that hold professional credentials (68W`s, 68C`s, 4A`s, etc) must have completed all CEU`s required for upcoming re-certification period prior to course arrival.
- Meet security clearance requirements
- Under age 42 by commissioning
- Meet medical standards for commissioning into the military services after both phase 1 and 2 (see DODI 6130.03)
- Tuition– none
- Student activity fees – none
- Off duty employment not authorized while at IPAP
- Advance placement - none. Once selected, all students will complete the entire 29 month program
- Loaner laptops, medical equipment, and textbooks provided during phase 1
- All applicants must have completed the following:
- A minimum of 60 semester hours, with emphasis in science course work
- SAT
- Basic Life Support (with current card)
- Service unique applicant package
- Link to IPAP curriculum: IPAP Curriculum
See provided links for service specific information and application specifics:
INTERSERVICE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM UNIFORMED SERVICES
ARMY
https://recruiting.army.mil/armypa/
AIR FORCE
https://kx.health.mil/kj/kx3/afbsceducation/Pages/home.aspx
COAST GUARD
*http://www.uscg.mil/health/cg1122/pa.asp
NAVY
Navy Phase II
Other Navy Sites (CAC Enabled)
http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/clinical-care/physician-assistant.html
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