MSPA Pathway
Mentorship Program
Mentorship, Support, and a Guaranteed MSPA Interview
The MSPA Pathway Mentorship Program is an exclusive opportunity for current KGI students who are interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Associate. Through mentoring and professional development, a select group of qualified students who complete all Pathway requirements will earn a guaranteed interview for KGI鈥檚 The Chan Family Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPA) program.
Benefits of the MSPA Pathway Mentorship Program
- One-on-one mentorship from MSPA students
- Group mentorship from faculty and advisors
- Guaranteed interview for the MSPA program upon successful completion of all Pathway requirements
- Open exclusively to current KGI students
- No additional cost to join or complete the Pathway
Program Requirements
Prerequisites
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) (all courses to date)
- Completion or progress towards the following prerequisite courses:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (2 courses)
- Microbiology
- Medical Terminology
- General or Inorganic Chemistry with Lab
- Organic or Biochemistry
- Statistics
Applicants are allowed to have up to two outstanding prerequisites (no more than 8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours total) at the time of application. However, all prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed by June 15 of the enrollment year for the MSPA.
Patient Care Experience
Demonstrated hands-on patient care experience and progress towards the minimum of 1,000 hours of direct patient care experience required upon MSPA application submission.
Letter of Reference
A letter of reference from your pre-health advisor or faculty member recommending you for the pathway program.
Application Process
- Submit the MSPA Pathway Interest Form
- Participate in a brief advising conversation
- Selected students will receive an official invitation to join the Pathway cohort
Guaranteed Interview Details
Students who complete all required elements of the Pathway will be granted a guaranteed interview for the following year鈥檚 MSPA admissions cycle. Students will exit the Pathway after completion of the interview. Students who remain at KGI for the duration of another admissions cycle may reapply for the Pathway program if they are not accepted to the MSPA program.
Note: Completion of the Pathway does not guarantee admission to the MSPA program, only the interview opportunity. Students who leave KGI before completion of the Pathway program will not receive an interview.
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