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MU Home » Academics » School of Graduate Studies » Physician Assistant Program

The Methodist University PA Program requires three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be from the following individuals:

• A professor or advisor within the science department of your university
• Medical personnel with whom you have worked with in a clinical setting (i.e supervising physician, nurse, etc.). If you are shadowing a PA, Physician, or NP they must write a letter of recommendation for you.
• Additional professional employer. If not applicable, you may submit an additional letter from another professor or medical co-worker/ supervisor.

Individuals asked to write letters should be able to thoroughly evaluate and elaborate in detail the following criteria:

• Intellectual Ability
• Written Communication Skills
• Oral Communication Skills
• Emotional Maturity
• Adaptability
• Team Skills
• Dependability
• Conflict Resolution
• Interpersonal Skills
• Awareness of Limitations
• Reaction to Criticism
• Patient Interaction