UPAP is committed to recruiting, admitting, and graduating qualified candidates from diverse groups. Evaluations from physicians, PAs, medical supervisors, etc., familiar with an applicant's medical knowledge, skills, and potential also are required. Applications are evaluated according to UPAP criteria and finalists are invited to attend a three-day Selection Conference in Salt Lake City. Admission to UPAP is contingent upon admission to the University of Utah graduate school. Students begin training fall semester of each year.
All acceptances are for the particular school year in which they are granted.
No deferment is available. Positions are limited in comparison to the large number of qualified candidates who apply. Admission to UPAP is extremely selective and competitive. Reasonable accommodation is provided by the University to the applicants with known disabilities. Individuals invited to attend UPAP are strongly recommended to have a primary care physician willing to participate as preceptor during the clinical year of the student's training.