Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)

Consider the following:

If you are in the Army National Guard, you may be eligible to become a Physician Assistant in the Army National Guard and a commissioned Officer in the Specialist Corps. Through this two-year training program, you will earn a Master's of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and test for national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

• Detailed IPAP Guidance
• Academic Worksheet for ARNG Applicants

The service obligation is six years following the training program. The basic prerequisites to attend the IPAP include:

• Membership in the Army National Guard for one year;
• Sound working knowledge of the English language;
• GT score of 110 or higher;
• Passing the standard Army National Guard Physical Fitness Test (APFT);
• Have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit with a minimum of 30 of those hours earned as in-residence hours (See AR 601-20 FOR COURSE PREREQUISITES);
• Meet the Eligibility criteria for appointment as a Commissioned Officer.

For further and more specific requirements, contact your area Officer Strength Manager today!