CASPA is a centralized online application service for applicants to participating physician assistant programs. It lets applicants complete a core application and organize academic, healthcare, and supporting materials in one place before submitting to selected programs. Physician assistant programs may have different prerequisite courses, patient-care experience expectations, deadlines, tests, interviews, and supplemental requirements.

Key CASPA Benefits:

  • Program Discovery: Research participating physician assistant programs and compare their admissions requirements.
  • Efficiency: Enter core personal, academic, coursework, and experience information once for selected programs.
  • Centralized Document Submission: Request transcripts and manage required supporting materials through one application account.
  • Application Monitoring: Track application progress and the status of transcripts, evaluations, and submissions.
  • Application Support: Use step-by-step application instructions and available applicant support.

How to Use It:

  1. Create an account and research the specific requirements for each program you are interested in.
  2. Enter biographic and educational history details into the application portal.
  3. Request official transcripts or upload unofficial transcripts to be sent directly to CASPA depending on program requirements.
  4. Request recommendations from faculty or employers via the system, if required by your designated program.
  5. Submit the application before program deadlines to allow for processing time.
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