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Master of Pathologists’ Assistant

Who should apply?
A pathologist’s assistant is someone who has the ability to relate to people, the capacity for calm and reasoned judgment and who demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care.

The program's courses and content are ideal for:

• Recent graduates with a degree in a biological or allied health science, with exposure to anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. Previous exposure to Pathology is recommended.
• Allied health professionals, in particular cytotechnologists,
  histotechnologists and medical technologists.

Admission requirements
Students will be selected on the basis of adequate educational background and medical experience.  A bachelor's degree in a biological or allied health science with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, is the minimum requirement for acceptance into the Master’s Degree Program. Prerequisite course work will include microbiology, anatomy, physiology, mathematics, English composition, general chemistry, organic and/or biochemistry and biological science.

All candidates will be required to have a formal interview with the Selection Committee prior to final acceptance. Deadline for submission of the application is February 15 of the year in which the students plan to enroll. The applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision on a rolling basis.

Candidates for admission must provide the following credentials:

1. Completed application form
2. Resume
3. Transcript of college academic record
4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. Self-assessment essays:
   A. Discuss personal goals, conditions, or career aspirations that motivate you to pursue graduate study at Drexel University.
   B. What are your most important accomplishments?
   C. What do you expect to achieve through this program?

For further information, contact:

James W. Moore, MHS, PA (ASCP)
Pathologists’ Assistant (FAAPA)
Program Co-Director
Drexel University College of Medicine
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Professional Education
245 N. 15th Street, Mail Stop 344
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
215-762-4692
james.moore@drexelmed.edu

Tina Rader, MHS, PA (ASCP)
Pathologists’ Assistant (FAAPA)
Program Co-Director
Drexel University College of Medicine
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Professional Education
245 N. 15th Street, Mail Stop 344
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
215-762-4692
tina.rader@drexelmed.edu