Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree or a certificate program?
• What type of academic background and/or degree is likely to optimize my potential for success in your program?
• Can I meet with a counselor to have my transcript evaluated and to ensure that I have the necessary prerequisites to apply?
• I have a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college, but I need to take additional courses to meet the prerequisites.  Will you accept prerequisite courses completed at a 2-year community college?
• What is the typical interview and admissions timeline for the Physician Assistant program?
• I meet your minimum requirements, but have not been invited for an interview. Why?
• I'm a senior completing my Bachelor's degree this year with a couple of prerequisites still outstanding. Can I apply with some outstanding courses and/or health care experience?
• I have an advanced degree and my prior coursework includes courses to be given within the program. Can I obtain advanced standing or challenge out of some courses?
• Can you give me advance standing in your program based on my credentials as a physician?
• I have taken all the required courses in my home country and have been working full time as a medical doctor prior to moving to the United States. Why do I have to do all the prerequisites again here in the United States?
• Once an application is completed, CASPA refuses to recalculate the GPA and advises the applicants to contact the program directly. I believe the grades I received recently will enhance my GPA considerably. If I send my most recent transcript to you, will you recalculate my GPA to reflect my new grades?
• Do you offer a part-time program?
• Why does the department require that applicants have a minimum of 100 hours of direct patient health care experience?
• What kind of experience would be accepted for completion of the 100 hours direct patient contact requirement?  Where can I obtain that experience?
• Do you give preference to specific applicants, as an example, residents of New York State?
• When I graduate, what credentials do I have and where can I practice?
• I am already enrolled in another Physician Assistant program. Can I transfer into your program?
• Will I be able to work while going through your Physician Assistant program?

On March 18, the NYIT Department of Nursing's colloquium will focus on the importance of preparing health care providers sensitive to end-of-life issues inherent in caring for global populations and will explore the mission of academic institutions in facilitating this vision. NYIT Auditorium on Broadway, 1871 Broadway, Manhattan campus. 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, contact Maureen Cardoza at 516.686.7489.