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 Medical Science.
- Duration: 24 months, 127 credits.
- Location: Mount Berry, Georgia.
- Cohort: 40.
- Interview: all-day on campus.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall, BCP and prerequisite GPAs, no more than two outstanding prerequisites, three specified references and healthcare experience. No current GRE, PA-CAT or Casper requirement is published. Official admissions
Important dates
- 2026-27 cycle: the official page says CASPA opens in late April but misprints the opening as April 30, 2025.
- April 1, 2027: application deadline.
- August 2027: target matriculation.
Berry reviews complete applications on a rolling basis. Treat the printed opening year as a source-page error, not a valid 2026-27 date. Official admissions page
How selection works
Berry uses a comprehensive rolling review with quantitative, qualitative and Likert-scale evidence. Published preferences include Berry affiliation, military service, medically underserved background and Appalachian residence. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
The required all-day on-campus interview includes two individual interviews, a group discussion and a handwritten essay. No virtual interviews are offered.
Not published
Component durations, prompts, file access, detailed rubrics and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a small residential cohort who are comfortable with provisional accreditation and an extended on-campus assessment day. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to a care-team disagreement. Review whether you protect the relationship, surface the safety issue and propose a shared next step. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is the program called Physician Associate?
Yes, Berry uses that wording for the same entry-level PA profession.
Is the interview virtual?
No. Berry says interviews are on campus.
Is the opening date accurate?
The target page contains a stale 2025 opening date and should be read with caution.
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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