In order to be considered for the Emory Anesthesiologist Assistant Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or Canada, including above average performance in required premed prerequisite coursework. A letter grade of “B” or better preferred in all prerequisite courses.
- Applicants should have a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.1+ on a 4.0 grading scale – Competitive GPA 3.4+
Emory AA Program Prerequisites
- One semester of English
- Two semesters of General Biology with laboratory
- One semester biochemistry
- Two semesters of General Chemistry with laboratory
- One semester of Human Anatomy with cadaver laboratory -in person/virtual OR Two semesters of an Anatomy and Physiology combined course with laboratory (Emory does not accept vertebrae anatomy or feline labs)* – See available classes
- One semester Human Physiology*
- One semester Medical Terminology or
- One semester of Organic Chemistry with laboratory
- Two semesters of General Physics*
- One semester of Calculus
- Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) OR Graduate Records Admission Test Examination (GRE)
- Onsite Interview- Atlanta, GA (Invitation Only)
- Eight hours of OR observation with an anesthesia professional (MD, CAA or CRNA)
* Courses should be taken within 5 years of matriculation
Courses that are strongly preferred, but not required
- General Biochemistry and Physics labs
- One semester of Statistics
- One semester of Cellular Biology
- One semester of Molecular Biology
- One semester of Organic Chemistry II
- Additional patient care experience recommended
Additional Information
- Advanced placement credits that appear on official transcripts will be considered and student's overall undergraduate performance.
- Advanced level courses are preferred in all subjects.
- Survey courses are not accepted (course description will read; Survey to... the subject).
- Pass/Fail results for required prerequisite courses will not be accepted (exception- coursework completed during the pandemic).
- Academic programs and prerequisite courses may be in progress at the time of application.
- Proof of enrollment is required once enrolled in pending classes.
- Acceptance into the program is contingent upon successful completion of all prerequisite courses and academic programs before matriculation (with a letter grade of "B" or better preferred).
- Highly recommended- re-applicants should complete newly listed prerequisite requirements.
- Prerequisite courses may be taken at any regionally accredited four- year, two-year, technical, or online institution. We do not accept credits from Portage Learning
- We strongly encourage applicants that are out of academic practice or who have not worked in areas where advanced level mathematics and science are required, to revisit required science and math courses.
Exemptions will not be made for the required prerequisite coursework regardless of employment background, academic degrees, clinical experiences, or professional certifications received.