The Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs provides prospective PA program applicants with detailed information regarding all accredited PA programs in the United States. We also provide helpful tips for applicants to improve their chances at success during the application process, as well as statistics at the national and program level so that applicants can see where they stack up compared to the competition. Find your perfect program and give yourself a competitive edge! The 2018 edition includes: • The addition of many new PA programs that have established themselves within the past year • Updated information on the over 200 programs included in the 2nd edition • An updated introduction section including new definitions of patient care experience and health care experience per CASPA guidelines • GRE codes for schools requiring this exam for admissions • Average age of accepted applicants for specific schools • Recommended coursework beyond absolute required prerequisites • Expanded prerequisite information including grade requirements and timeline for completion of coursework • Appendices that include schools listed by distinguishing features • Reformatting for enhanced readability