1. The following science and math courses are likely to be required (contact prospective institutions early for specific requirements):

Biology 1151, 1152
Chemistry 1551 (Math 1431 or equivalent needs to have been taken or be taken at the same time a student enrolls in Chemistry 1551) and 1552 (inorganic); Chemistry 2551 and 2552 (organic)
Integral and differential calculus: Math 2231 and 2232. The sequence to Math 2231 and 2232 is Math 1431 > Math 1432 > Math 2231 > Math 2232.
Microbiology 1420
Physics 1201, 1202

2. Comments about admission to physician assistant school
Entrance to physician assistant (PA) programs is very competitive. A bachelor’s degree will likely be necessary if not required. Work experience shadowing a PA usually is required. Most PA applicants are nurses, EMTs, medical technologists and other types of healthcare personnel.

3. Physician Assistant Schools

Cook County Hospital, Malcom X College— C/A, Physician Assistant Program, 1900 West Polk St., CCSN 801, Chicago, IL 60612, (312) 633-8029

Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School— M, Physician Assistant Program, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3095, (708) 578-3312

Midwestern University— B/M, Physician Assistant Program, 555 West 31st St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, (708) 515-6171

 

Tom Cameron
Dean
Health and Sciences
(630) 942-8331