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: MS; 28 months; Albany; 42 seats; January entry; 1,000 direct-care hours.
Admission requirements
Applicants need U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, a U.S. bachelor’s degree, 1,000 licensed-setting direct-care hours, three recommendations and the listed prerequisites. Official program
Important dates
- May 1: recurring CASPA and supplemental opening.
- September 1: recommended submission.
- October 1: recurring completion deadline.
- January: entry; year not labelled.
How selection works
Eligibility screening and scoring precede two-faculty holistic review, committee review, interview and final graduate-committee decision. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete a two-faculty interview within Albany’s multi-stage process.
Not published
Entry year, interview dates, modality, duration, question structure, file access, rubric and stage weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Albany may suit applicants with substantial licensed-setting care experience who want a January-start medical-college environment. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Care minimum?
1,000 direct-patient-care hours.
GPA minimum?
No published minimum.
Entry year explicit?
No.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. Albany publishes a recurring May 1-October 1 cycle, January entry, 42 seats and its full multi-stage review. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with an April 2028 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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