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: MS in PA Studies.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Paris, Tennessee.
- Entry: January 2027.
- Interview: face to face or virtual.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation; next review April 2028.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, required prerequisites, GRE scores, three letters including two from clinicians, 25 service hours and 40 unpaid PA-shadowing hours within five years. The current page publishes successful-applicant profiles rather than a hard GPA minimum. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- September 1, 2026: prerequisites due.
- October 1, 2026: verified application and supplemental deadline.
- June-October 2026: interviews.
- January 2027: classes begin.
How selection works
Review considers academics, GRE, written responses, references, service, communication, integrity, adaptability, conflict management and PA knowledge. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The Program Faculty Interview Panel may interview selected applicants face to face or virtually. Accepted applicants are usually notified within one week.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, panel size, question format, modality assignment, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Bethel may suit applicants aligned with its Paris-campus mission who have completed service, shadowing and GRE preparation. 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
Which Bethel?
Bethel University in Tennessee, with PA instruction in Paris.
When does the cohort start?
January 2027.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA currently lists Accreditation-Probation, with an April 2028 review.
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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