The weeks leading up to the 2020-2021 CASPA cycle have been challenging for physician assistant school applicants. They have been faced with many adversities, such as finishing important pre-requisite courses online, having shadowing and volunteering opportunities canceled and being laid off from their jobs that have been providing them with valuable patient care experience. Unlike any other application cycle, this upcoming cycle has fallen during a worldwide pandemic. CASPA will open on April 30th and is addressing the concerns of applicants surrounding the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are a resident of Colorado and you have a desire to become a physician assistant, you have a lot of choices to pick from. There are four accredited on-campus programs in Colorado state. You can also choose to complete your choice of online programs without leaving the state. This guide will help you determine which programs you may want to consider and why.