Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Why the physician assistant profession?
Practise explaining why the PA role fits your experiences and goals. Review whether you distinguish the profession clearly, use specific evidence, and connect your motivation to patient care; then record again with a sharper answer.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Orlando, Florida.
- Entry: Summer 2027.
- Cohort: 30.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, three recommendations and Casper. GRE and PA-CAT are not required. Health-related hours are strongly recommended, not required. Official admissions
Important dates
- September 1, 2026: CASPA verification deadline and proof of outstanding prerequisites due.
- October 2026: interviews.
- March 31, 2027: outstanding prerequisites and final transcripts due.
- May 7, 2027: bachelor completion due.
- Summer 2027: program start; exact class date is not published.
How selection works
Applicants receive a pre-interview rank from minimum requirements and unpublished preference points. Approximately 100 are interviewed for 30 seats; final review considers the full application, interview and mission alignment. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Interviews occur in October 2026 and contribute to final holistic review.
Not published
Modality, location, format, number, duration, evaluator roles, prompts, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking an Orlando cohort and mission-led review who can explain their PA motivation even without a formal patient-care minimum. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your clinical exposure and service evidence support the choice. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Casper required?
Yes for this cycle; Snapshot and Duet are not required.
Are patient-care hours required?
No fixed minimum is published, though 1,000 hours are strongly recommended.
What is the interview format?
October interviews are confirmed, but mechanics are not public.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. The live page identifies the 2026-27 cycle, Summer Trimester start, September 1 deadline and October 2026 interviews. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with a July 2029 review.
Recommended preparation
Physician Assistant Interview Essentials
Build a credible PA interview foundation through four focused spoken responses: profession-specific motivation, interprofessional teamwork, fair clinical decision-making, and reflective use of feedback.
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