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.
A largely agricultural state in the northern-central part of the United States, North Dakota is home to a handful of renowned hospitals and medical facilities, so it makes sense that many individuals who live here eventually want to be involved in the medical field.
But what about aspiring physician assistants (PA)? What are the best PA schools in North Dakota, and which ones will help them reach their career goals? Let’s find out!