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: MPAS; 24-month hybrid; Waco immersions; September 2027; ARC-PA Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need an eligible U.S. or Canadian degree, 3.0 cumulative, prerequisite and science GPAs, GRE scores, 500 U.S. direct-healthcare hours, three letters and completed recent prerequisites. AP and CLEP do not qualify. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- October 1, 2026: verified deadline.
- Supplemental: follows verification; exact deadline not published.
- September 2027: entry.
How selection works
The committee assesses the complete application and a recorded interview. Final decisions are holistic after interview review. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Invitees record asynchronous verbal responses to a series of questions through a web video platform for committee review.
Not published
Question count, preparation and response time, interview window, rubric, numeric weights and decision dates are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Baylor Waco may suit applicants who want distance didactic study with required Waco immersions and nationwide clinical placements. 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
Is this Baylor College of Medicine?
No. This is Baylor University in Waco.
Deadline?
October 1, 2026.
Care minimum?
500 U.S. direct-healthcare hours.
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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