Traditionally, applicants are not considered for advanced placement unless they have successfully completed a University of Iowa, College of Medicine course that is identical to those taken in the University of Iowa PA Program. Individuals who have previously completed courses that are a part of the PA Program's current curriculum may request advanced placement for these individual courses. Applicants will not be considered for advanced placement if the course work being considered for advanced placement is more than 5 years old from the time the student would enroll in the PA Program.
Individual’s requesting consideration for advanced placement must complete all traditional application materials required by the PA Program.
- The Admissions Committee will
make an independent determination regarding the invitation for an interview and will render the final decision regarding admission status. - The Admissions Committee will consider and act upon all requests for advanced placement of any individual selected for admission to the program who has requested advanced placement.
- The Admissions Committee may request additional information in making a determination regarding a request for advanced placement.
- The Admissions Committee may accept or reject all or any portion of a request for advanced placement.
- The Admissions Committee will determine where in the program the student granted advanced placement will start.
The PA program does not provide advanced placement or credit for individuals based upon experiential learning.