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 Science in Physician Assistant.
- Duration: 28 months.
- Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- Start: January.
- Direct patient care: 1,000 hours at submission.
- Interview: in person, June through August.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review July 2033.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 1,000 direct-patient-care hours at submission and three recommendations. Only one prerequisite may remain in progress. Official requirements
Important dates
- August 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET: CASPA must be verified, unless the class fills earlier.
- June through August: in-person interviews.
- December 20: the final pending prerequisite must be complete.
- January: classes begin.
How selection works
Screening considers academics, rigor, resilience, mission fit, PA understanding, teamwork, references and direct-care quality and quantity. The most qualified candidates are invited to campus. Exact weights are not public. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants attend an in-person interview on the Bridgeport campus during June through August.
Not published
The number and type of interviews or exercises, duration, prompts, evaluator identities, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official requirements
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with substantial direct patient care who want an on-campus Bridgeport program and annual January entry. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA role fits your goals. Review whether your direct-care example shows what you learned about team-based care. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When is the application deadline?
CASPA must be verified by August 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET, unless the class fills earlier.
How much direct patient care is required?
At least 1,000 hours at submission.
Are international students eligible?
The program does not accept F-1 international students.
What is the interview format?
It is in person on campus, but exercise-level 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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