Requirements and Deadlines for Progression in and Completion of Program.

Requirements for Progression/Graduation

Didactic Phase Comprehensive Evaluation: Occurs at the end of the 1^st year (June)

In order for a student to progress to the Senior Year (year 2), the student must:

1. Pass all courses with a minimum passing grade of “C.”
2. Have an overall GPA of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Pass a graded OSCE.
4. Pass the comprehensive, written examination.
5. Pass all decision points.
6. Meet all professionalism requirements.
7. Be recommended by the student progress committee (SPC) for advancement to the clinical year.

Clinical Phase Summative Evaluation: Occurs at the end of the program (June).

In order for the student to graduate from the program, the student must:

1. Pass all courses with a minimum passing grade of “C.”
2. Have an overall GPA of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Pass all clinical clerkships 
4. Receive a passing grade in Professional Issues II.
5. Pass a summative graded OSCE.
6. Pass the summative, written examination.
7. Complete on-campus, two-week Summit.
8. Pass all decision points.
9. Meet all professionalism requirements.
10. Be endorsed by the SPC as meeting program competencies and be recommended by SPC for graduation from the program.
11. Meet all of university requirements for graduation (tuition paid up-to-date/successful check-out).
12.  

    •  Standard timeline for completion of the WLU PA Program is 24 months.     
       Maximum time to program completion in cases of leave of absence and/or
       deceleration may not exceed 48 months.