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: 28 months.
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Entry: January 2027, Class of 2029.
- Application: CASPA plus program supplemental.
- Direct patient care: 2,000 hours.
- Interview: campus interview day with four short faculty interviews and a group activity.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; next review July 2027.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree by the October 1 deadline, minimum 3.0 overall and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better prerequisite courses, 2,000 documented direct-patient-care hours, three recommendations, a personal statement, the program supplemental and a current CV. GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT scores are not required. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- October 1, 2026: completed and verified application deadline.
- January 2027: Class of 2029 matriculates.
How selection works
The program uses rolling admissions. Two Admissions Committee members score qualified files across academics, essays, mission alignment, patient-care experience, recommendations and the CV. The most competitive applicants are invited to interview; after interview day, the committee may accept, waitlist or decline. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Interview day is held on campus and includes a program overview, facility tour, current-student Q&A, four short faculty interviews, a group activity and an exit survey.
Not published
The program does not publish interview dates, the duration of each component, prompts, file access, scoring rubric or component weights. Official program
Who this program may suit
Assumption may suit applicants seeking a Worcester cohort who can explain strong alignment with its mission in the supplemental application. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why this PA program fits your goals. Review whether your example connects your experience to its mission. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When is the application due?
October 1, 2026, completed and verified in CASPA.
When does the class begin?
January 2027.
How much direct patient care is required?
At least 2,000 documented hours.
What happens on interview day?
Four short faculty interviews and a group activity sit inside a broader campus visit.
Sources
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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