June 21, 2023

Admissions Update

Chance GeeThe UAMS PA Program will be holding Information Sessions for students interested in applying to the program, and sessions are currently set for the following dates: 6/7 (virtual), 7/25 (in person), 8/19 (virtual), 9/20 (virtual).

The application cycle for the Class of 2026 opened April 27, 2023, and all applications must be verified by CASPA on or before September 1, 2023.  To reduce barriers to application, we have decided to forego the GRE requirement for the 2023-2024 recruiting cycle.

We will be holding 4 total interview sessions for the graduating class of 2026, including those on the following dates in 2023: September 8, September 29, November 3, December 8.

These interview sessions consist of a group exercise, faculty interview panel, and at least one “1 on 1” exit interview with a faculty member.  Also, there will be presentations from financial aid, DDEI, and the student success center.

Total number of verified applications by (calendar) year:

  • 2022 – 354
  • 2021 – 296
  • 2020 – 343
  • 2019 – 289
  • 2018 – 309
  • 2017 – 268
  • 2016 – 244
  • 2015 – 205

The UAMS PA Class of 2025 matriculated on May 8, 2023. Data averages at matriculation:

  • Age: 23.8
  • Grade Point Average (GPA): 3.68
  • Non-Science (NS) GPA: 3.62
  • Biology Chemistry Physics (BCP) GPA: 3.51
  • Graduate Records Exam (GRE) Total: 302.2
  • Direct Patient Care (DPC) Hours: 2816
  • Females 29 (73%), Males 11 (27%)
  • Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) 13 (33%)