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Department of Anesthesiology

Application

The Emory 2023-2024 Application Cycle 

CASAA (Centralized Application Service for Anesthesiologist Assistants) is an online application service for all Master’s level Anesthesiologist Assistant education programs in the US. Through CASAA, prospective students may use a single web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple programs. Please contact the program office if you need additional assistance. 

To begin application process: 

  • Read the program information provided. Many of your questions about general requirements and the Emory AA Program can be answered using the program website. 
  • Create an account in CASAA and submit a complete application 
  • Submit the Emory Supplemental Documents 
  • Complete the Casper evaluation and instructions Acuity Evaluation
  • Pay application fees and administrative fees accordingly 
  • Emory AA Program Admissions uses Google as its main email and calendaring resource. It is required that you create a free Google account if you do not already have one. Create a free Google account 

How to Apply 

The Emory Master of Medical Science Program in Anesthesiology process is comprised of an online application – CASAA, a Personal Characteristics Assessment- Casper, Emory supporting document and administrative fee (see list below). Use the admissions calendar for application and interview information, and timeline updates (Admissions Calendar). The information below outlines the items necessary to complete the application process: 

  • Complete the Common Anesthesiologist Assistant Application – CASAA– 
  • Safari and Chrome browsers recommended 
  • Gmail address 
  • A non-refundable application fee of $160.00 is required (see fee chart in CASAA for additional submissions) 
  • Complete the Casper evaluation 
  • $40 USD to register for the Casper test and an additional $12 USD for each distribution. 
  • Altus Suite 2023 
  • Reapplicants, follow instructions in CASAA and see the Emory reapplication tab. 
  • Upload your reactivation letter in CASAA outlining how you strengthened your application.  
  • Three new references uploaded to CASAA- academic, professional, or clinical  
  • Submit all of missing Emory supplemental documents to: AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org 

Please share your overall competitiveness, application process, progress, and application status with your references before asking them to contact the program on your behalf. The Emory AA Program will not share your application information with the public. 

The information below outlines items that should be sent directly to CASAA: 

  1. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions should be sent directly to CASAA for a full evaluation and verification. Consent is required for transcript evaluations in CASAA.    
  2. The Emory AA Program GRE Designated Institution (DI) Code is 5692. Educational Testing Service (ETS) will transmit official GRE scores electronically to the Centralized Application Service for Anesthesiologist Assistants up to twice a week for all test takers who designate the program as a score recipient. Only official results will be accepted. If you have not taken the GRE, explore testing dates between April- September to assure receipt of official results and processing in CASAA or to retake and improve your score if necessary. Processing periods and terms are not regulated by the AA Program. Visit: https://www.ets.org/gre 
  3. Official MCAT scores should be reported in CASAA and a copy of your official MCAT score report that includes your verification number should accompany your supporting documents.  
  4. Complete and submit the Emory supplemental documents. This will activate your Emory file. 
  5. Double check the application information before submitting (use your updated transcript/s to complete your application). Do not guess or leave grade or hours received items incomplete (plus and minus status information is not required). Use IP for coursework that is in progress during the application cycle. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review. All prerequisite courses and degree programs must be complete and reported on an official university transcript by the end of the summer semester prior to the August start date. Proof of enrollment is required after course registration. Send unofficial documents to: AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org 
  6. Academic programs and required pre-medical courses will be accepted from institutions that are regionally accredited. Please see the list of accepted Regional Institutions 
  7. Academic programs and prerequisite courses may be in progress during the application cycle. Maximum (4) prerequisite classes in progress (2 or fewer) preferred. 
  8. Students are welcome to take prerequisite coursework with accredited online programs and local technical and two - year institutions. 

After you’ve completed your application 

After the CASAA application, supplemental documents and fees are received and processed, applicants will receive update notifications via Gmail from the AA Program office regarding the status of your application. A list of the items received and processed will appear at the bottom of the items received list (some items may not be applicable to you…i.e., you only have one college transcript, TOEFL is not required, etc.).  

Supporting Documents 

Emory supplemental supporting documents (8) should be complete, signed, dated, and sent to: AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org 

 

  1. Application Checklist 
  2. Documentation of Familiarity 
  3. Documentation Concerning Technical Standards 
  4. Documentation Concerning Infectious and Communicable Diseases 
  5. Background Check 
  6. Drug Screen Release Form 
  7. Applicant Statement
  8. Passport sized current picture (smile)- Do not send a picture of your passport 

 

Acceptance Instructions 

Upon receipt of an official acceptance notification from Emory, download documents, follow set payment instructions in OPUS, pay acceptance fee, complete forms, and return the Official Acceptance letter and Applicant Response Form via mail or email: AADocs@emoryaaprogram.org: Candidates will be given two weeks to respond.  

The 2024-2025 Application Cycle 

Applications will open at the end of April 2024. Please do not apply if a gap year or deferral is planned during the time of application.