Our Mission
The mission of the Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to educate individuals from inclusive backgrounds and lived experiences and graduate physician assistants who provide high quality, compassionate medical care to the people of Arizona. In what way(s) will you contribute to the mission of the program?
Please complete the following questions.
Academic challenges and life’s obstacles may impact the ability to be successful. Some indicators of this impact include D or F grades or excessive C grades, course drops or withdrawals, or frequent repeated courses, etc. If applicable, please explain any circumstances that may have affected your ability to reach your academic goals. Include strategies you implemented to address any of these indicators. If this question does not apply to you, answer “Not applicable.”
The rigorous nature of PA education requires a student to be consistent, reliable, and timely. Certain circumstances may impact the ability to maintain a rigorous academic history. Some indicators of the effect of these circumstances include long gaps in course enrollment, low semester course loads, and extended time to completion of degrees. If applicable, describe the circumstances related to any of these indicators in your application. If this question does not apply to you, answer “Not applicable.”
