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 Clinical Medical Science.
- Duration: 28 months.
- Location: Miami Shores, Florida.
- Cohort: 100 seats.
- Start: August.
- Interview: required by invitation.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review April 2036.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites completed before submission, three recommendations and PA-CAT scores. GRE is not required, Casper is currently strongly recommended and health-care experience is highly recommended. Official requirements
Important dates
- April: CASPA opens.
- September: Barry recommends applying by this point.
- December 1: complete, verified application deadline.
- June 1 in the matriculation year: accepted applicants' official documents are due.
- August: the cohort begins.
How selection works
Barry uses rolling admissions. Selection considers PA-CAT, undergraduate and graduate academics, health-care experience, service, recommendations, personal statement and interview; mission alignment, leadership, diversity and multilingual ability also strengthen the profile. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
An interview by invitation is required for acceptance.
Not published
The current delivery mode, dates, structure, number of interviews, duration, evaluator roles, prompts, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official requirements
Who this program may suit
Barry may suit applicants seeking a mission-driven Miami Shores program who have completed every prerequisite and can connect patient-care exposure and service to a clear PA motivation. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether you connect your health-care experience to the role rather than listing hours. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How many Barry PA locations are there?
The June 2026 FAQ says the program has one location at Miami Shores.
Is the PA-CAT required?
Yes. GRE is not required.
Is Casper required?
It is currently strongly recommended, not required.
What is the interview format?
An interview is required, but current mechanics are not public.
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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