Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Allocate a limited same-day appointment
Practise making a fair, patient-safe recommendation when capacity is limited. Review whether you identify missing clinical information, avoid blaming either patient, explain your prioritization, and offer a workable alternative; then record again.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
- Location: Calgary, Alberta.
- Length: two years, full time.
- Entry: Fall 2027.
- Interview: online Multiple Mini Interview.
- Accreditation: Accreditation Canada Accredited with Condition through August 31, 2028.
Official admissions requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or refugees; complete a recognized four-year degree by July 1; earn at least a 3.20 GPA over the most recent 60 units; and earn B or better in human anatomy and physiology. Calgary also requires 500 patient-facing clinical hours, two professional referees, a personal essay, Casper, and English evidence when applicable. Official requirements
Important dates
- October 1, 2026: Fall 2027 application opens.
- January 21, 2027: last accepted Casper sitting.
- January 22, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain: application deadline.
- January 29, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain: reference deadline.
- Early April 2027: interview invitations.
- Early May 2027: online MMIs.
- End of May 2027: admission offers.
How selection works
Complete applications are ranked using GPA, Casper, references, the personal essay, and documented experiences. Top-ranked candidates receive interview invitations. After interviews, the MPAS Admissions Committee reviews each interviewed file and deliberates before making offers. Official admissions process
Interview details
Confirmed
The Fall 2027 interview is an online MMI in early May. Interviewers may include faculty, community members, and allied health professionals. Official requirements Official process
Not published
Calgary does not publish the station count or length, preparation time, platform, interviewer allocation, prompts, scoring rubric, or quantitative application-versus-interview weighting.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants who want Canadian PA training in Alberta and can show academic readiness, patient-facing experience, service, and success in both Casper and an online MMI. Alberta residence and community service are published preferences, not guarantees. Official requirements
Practice and next step
Practise allocating one limited same-day appointment between two patients. Identify urgency, access barriers, and missing information; make a fair decision; and explain a safe alternative for the other patient. Review whether your conclusion follows from your reasoning, adjust one weakness, record a second attempt, and compare the two responses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calgary's Fall 2027 interview online?
Yes. The program lists online MMIs in early May 2027. Official timeline
Is Casper required?
Yes. The last accepted sitting for Fall 2027 is January 21, 2027.
How much clinical experience is required?
Applicants need 500 patient-facing hours in a clinical setting.
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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