AR 601-20 — The Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program
AR 601-20 governs applications for the Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program and related eligibility and appointment requirements.
- Publication number: AR 601-20
- Title: THE INTERSERVICE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM
- Date: 08/14/2009
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 601-20 addresses IPAP eligibility, prerequisites, application materials, deadlines, processing milestones, training, and appointments. It requires specified qualifications, supporting documents, service obligations, and examination requirements.
Topics covered
- IPAP eligibility criteria
- Basic prerequisites
- Application deadlines
- Supporting documents
- IPAP training phases
- Service obligations
- Appointments upon graduation
- PANCE examination
Questions and answers
What profiles make an IPAP applicant ineligible?
All applicants with a permanent profile 3 (P3) are ineligible to apply. Applicants with a temporary profile are ineligible to apply. This requirement will not be waived. No applicant will be considered for selection while a temporary profile is in effect. (paragraph 2-1)
When must an IPAP application be postmarked?
Effective upon publication of this regulation, applications will be accepted if postmarked by 1 March of the application year and no earlier than 15 October of the preceding year. (paragraph 2)
How many letters of recommendation must support the basic application?
The basic application will be supported with three letters of recommendation (a maximum of five letters of recommendation will be accepted). (paragraph 3-2)
When must IPAP graduates take the PANCE?
Upon graduation, all graduates will be required to take the PANCE sponsored by the NCCPA on the first available examination date for which they are eligible. (paragraph 4-1)
Can individuals in overseas commands submit IPAP applications?
Individuals in overseas commands may submit applications. (paragraph 3-4)