EDGE-PA

Edge-PA

EDGE-PA is a program under the Physician Assistant Department at Charles R. Drew University that identifies Black men pursuing a career in the PA profession. EDGE stands for Empowering, Diversity, Growth and Excellence. With a lack of Black men in medicine, the program seeks to offer resources and support to Black men that have not applied or who have applied and were unsuccessful in gaining acceptance into a PA program.

Are you a Black male trying to get into Physician Assistant (PA) EDGE-PA PROGRAM school? Empowering Diversity. Growth, & Excellence WE CAN HELP YOU SUCCEED! • Patient outcomes are improved when there's

The program is funded by a diversity grant and is of no cost to the students. The program runs from May to November and is completely virtual.

We are committed to providing equitable opportunities for under-represented students to successfully practice at all levels within the field of nursing.

EDGE offers the following:

  • CASPA Review
  • Mock Interviews
  • Essay writing workshops and review
  • Meetings with PA Programs
  • Guest Speakers from different specialties
  • Mentorship from a Black PA
  • Scholarships for CASPA and application-related costs
  • Tutoring for Prerequisite classes
  • Secured interview spots from PA programs (must meet requirements for each program)
    • Charles Drew
    • Drexel
    • Laverne
    • Maryland Eastern Shore
    • Meharry
    • Duke
    • University of Pittsburg
    • Ithaca College
    • CSU – San Bernardino
    • UC Davis
    • UC San Diego

Questions? Contact Us.

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Lucy Kibe
Program Director
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Holly E. Johnson
Program Manager