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Pathway to DO Program

Outstanding students in our Biomedical Sciences program are guaranteed an interview at Rowan-Virtua SOM for the DO Program. Here is what you need to qualify for a guaranteed interview at Rowan-Virtua SOM for the DO Program:

  • Matriculated TBES Biomedical Science program students:
    • Cumulative overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher.
    • Have a 503 MCAT total score or higher.
    • Have a 126 MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems score or higher
    • Have earned a minimum of 18 credits* with a 3.60 overall GPA in the TBES Biomedical Sciences program. *18 credits must be standard letter grades (not “P” for “Pass” grade); additional credits can be P for Pass.

If you qualify and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please email the Biomedical Sciences program director Dr. Katharine Milani (milani@rowan.edu) the following after you have submitted your Rowan-Virtua SOM primary and secondary applications so that she can inform Rowan-Virtua SOM Admissions Dean Paula Watkins:

  1. Name:
  2. Rowan ID number:
  3. TBES Unofficial transcript from Self Service Banner (attach transcript with ≥18 Biomedical Sciences program credits earned):
  4. Current TBES GPA (≥3.60 earned):
  5. MCAT score (attach official scores):

Please remember:

  • AACOMAS GPA verification is required to complete your Rowan-Virtua SOM application.
  • Upload all new TBES course grades into AACOMAS.
  • Send AACOMAS your official TBES transcript for verification.
  • Release your MCAT score to AACOMAS.

Pathway to PA Program

Rowan University offers guaranteed interview pathways for qualified students seeking entry into the Rowan-Virtua SOM Physician Assistant (PA) Program through the following structured academic routes:

MS in Biomedical Sciences / Guaranteed PA Interview Pathway

Students enrolled in the Rowan University MS in Biomedical Sciences program who meet outlined academic and experiential requirements will receive a guaranteed interview for the PA Program.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Enrolled full-time in the MS in Biomedical Sciences program at Rowan University.
  • Have earned a minimum of 15 credits* with a 3.20 overall GPA in the TBES Biomedical Sciences program before submitting the application. *15 credits must be standard letter grades (not “P” for “Pass” grade); additional credits can be P for Pass.
  • No withdrawals or repeated courses allowed during the MS program.

Additional Requirements:

  • Complete ≥ 350 hours of direct patient care and ≥ 40 hours of community service.
  • Meet all standard PA Program prerequisites within 10 years, with no more than two grades of C or C+, all prerequisites must have a grade of “C” or higher.
  • Complete all other PA program specific admission requirements within the timeframes outlined.

Application Process:

  • Notify the MS program director of intention to apply via this pathway before submitting CASPA.
  • Must submit complete CASPA AND supplemental applications by September 1 of the year prior to matriculation (preferred by July 15).

Matriculation Conditions:

  • Final admission is contingent upon completion of the full TBES Biomedical Science MS program and maintenance of GPA and professional standards.
  • Admission is not guaranteed; only the interview is guaranteed if all requirements have been met, this is not a direct acceptance or accelerated dual degree pathway.

Questions?

Students interested in either pathway are encouraged to speak with their advisor or the Rowan-Virtua SOM PA Program Admissions team.

For more information, visit the PA Program website or contact: AdmissionsPA@rowan.edu