PA Progression and Graduation Requirements

The CUNY School of Medicine PA Program is a full-time, 28-month graduate program composed of seven consecutive semesters. Students must meet strict academic and professional standards to advance through each phase and graduate.

Program Structure

• Duration: 28 months (80 credits)
• Phases: Didactic (16 months) and Clinical (12 months)
• Advanced Standing: Not offered — no transfer credits or course substitutions accepted.

Coursework and Performance

• A minimum grade of 70% (C) is required in all courses.
• Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester and cumulatively.
• All required courses must be completed as scheduled to progress. Incomplete coursework may result in delay, deceleration, or dismissal.

Remediation and Repeat Policies

• Failure in didactic courses may lead to dismissal.
• In the clinical phase, failure in a supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) may require remediation (course repeat), causing graduation delays.
• A maximum of one SCPE courses may be repeated. Failing more than two leads to dismissal.
• Remediation may incur additional tuition and fees.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must:

• Complete all coursework in both phases.
• Pass the End of Curriculum MCQ exam and Summative OSCE, and Summative Clinical Technical Skills OSCE with a 70% or higher.
• Fulfill all technical standards and professional conduct expectations.
• Be in good academic standing as reviewed by the Course & Standing Committee.

Academic Standing and Advisement

• Students are assigned an academic advisor at matriculation.
• Those falling below academic or conduct standards may face probation or dismissal.
• Final progression decisions are made by the Course & Standing Committee each semester.

Technology Requirement

Students must maintain stable internet access for participation in remote instruction or assessments.