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: MMS; 24 months; Berea; May 2027 entry.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued.
Official program · ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need 3.5 cumulative and science GPAs, current U.S. prerequisites and three recommendations including one PA or physician. GRE is not required for the 2026 cycle; patient-care and shadowing hours are preferred but not required. Official program
Important dates
- September 1, 2026: CASPA closes.
- September-December 2026: interviews.
- May 2027: cohort entry.
- Decisions: semi-rolling.
How selection works
Selection considers academics, recommendations, narrative, life and work experience and interview performance. Direct care, military service and BW alumni status are preferences. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Invited applicants interview on campus with programme faculty between September and December.
Not published
Exact dates, count, duration, exercises, prompts, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Baldwin Wallace may suit academically strong applicants seeking a May-start Berea programme without a care-hour minimum. 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
Deadline?
September 1, 2026.
GRE?
Not required.
Care hours?
Preferred, not required.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. Admissions facts come from Baldwin Wallace. ARC-PA currently lists Continued status; because its listed July 2026 review has no later public action, this page does not infer a new outcome.
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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