Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Resolve a disagreement on the care team
Practise resolving disagreement without dismissing either colleague. Review whether you clarify the clinical risk, invite both perspectives, protect the patient, and name a practical next step; then record again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 24 months.
- Location: East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
- Start: early June 2027.
- Class size: 60.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a qualifying U.S. or Canadian bachelor's or graduate degree, minimum 3.0 overall and science GPAs, prerequisites with C or better, at least 500 direct-patient-contact hours and three recommendations including a direct supervisor. The GRE and GMAT are not required. Official requirements
Important dates
- July 1, 2026: dated application opening for the June 2027 class.
- December 1, 2026: CASPA must be complete and verified; supplemental and fee are due.
- January or early February 2027: interviews.
- Early June 2027: classes begin.
How selection works
Eligible files are scored on GPA, patient-care experience, personal statement, recommendations and supplemental response. The committee combines application and interview scores, comments and file evidence for Accept, Waitlist or Deny. Exact quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions page
Interview details
Confirmed
The individual interview assesses communication, preparation, PA knowledge, social-justice perspective and response to feedback or stress. The group interview assesses maturity, ethics, empathy, judgment, honesty, diversity awareness, communication and receptiveness to feedback.
Not published
Exact dates, modality, location, number and duration of interviews, interviewer roles or file access and quantitative weighting are not public. Official admissions page
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with hands-on patient-contact experience who can show empathy, ethical judgment, social-justice awareness and the ability to use feedback in both individual and group settings. Official program page
Practice and next step
Practise resolving a care-team disagreement. Show that you can listen, manage conflict and update your approach after feedback. Review your group-impact language and record again.
Frequently asked questions
When is the application due?
December 1, 2026, complete and verified, with the supplemental and fee.
How much patient contact is required?
At least 500 direct-patient-contact hours.
Is the GRE required?
No.
What is the interview format?
Bay Path publishes both individual and group interviews.
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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