Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about Ohio Dominican University's Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies Program? Look below to see answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive.
Application Questions
The program begins in January each year.
Applications must be submitted electronically to CASAA (Centralized Application Service for Anesthesiologist Assistants) by July 15 of each year.
The ODU AAS Program accepts 25 qualified applicants per cohort.
Often students obtain their bachelor’s degree in a science field, however this is not required. Applicants should achieve above-average grades in the required prerequisite coursework.
The minimum overall and science grade point average (GPA) is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Please note a GPA of 3.0 or higher is no guarantee of admission.
There is no preference for either test and no minimum score requirement. However, the scores must be within five years of admission and submitted directly to CASAA for verification.
Yes. Prerequisite courses be completed at a community college or online if they are taken at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Yes, AP credit is accepted for prerequisite coursework. The AP credit must be reflected on the official undergraduate transcript to count towards prerequisite coursework.
No. You may have prerequisites still in progress prior to applying. However, you must complete all prerequisite courses, earn a bachelor’s degree, and submit your official transcript(s) prior to matriculation if accepted into the program.
No. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to evaluate transcripts. We recommend you consult with your university faculty/academic advisor to determine what courses are best to fulfill the prerequisites. The prerequisites courses should align with your university’s pre-med courses.
No. All applicants are held to the same admissions standards.
Students may not waive any course within the AAS Program curriculum, nor does it accept students for advanced standing. This includes graduates of foreign medical schools.
The program curriculum is subject to change to best meet the needs of the Anesthesiologist Assistant profession and our students.
Our program encourages applicants to obtain more than the minimum required 8 hours of anesthesia shadowing experience. Applicants that have significant shadowing hours and/or previous direct patient care experience are valued in considering the admission qualifications of each applicant.
We received over 540 verified applications in the last application cycle for 25 seats. Our incoming cohort averaged an overall GPA of 3.68, a science GPA of 3.6, a GRE score of 312, a MCAT score of 506, and 1,730 clinical hours.
If you need assistance finding shadowing opportunities, please contact the program coordinator to potentially receive assistance.
General Program Questions
The program takes two years to complete. The first year focuses on didactic, laboratory coursework, and local clinical rotations. The second year focuses on clinical rotations in and out of state and certification exam preparation.
No, the program does not offer a part-time or online option.
During the first year, students will be in Columbus, Ohio, to attend classes, lab, conduct simulation scenarios, and start clinical experiences. During the second year, students will participate in clinical rotations in and around Columbus, Ohio, as well as external rotations outside of Columbus. Ohio. If you have a rotation from personal experience or connection, the program will work to obtain an affiliation agreement.
ODU’s AAS Program is housed in Peace Hall located at 2600 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio.
ODU’s Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies Program is a full-time program and is academically rigorous and challenging. Students are strongly discouraged from working during the program.