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; 25 months; Pittsburgh; ARC-PA Probation.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, 3.3 cumulative and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 500 direct-care or clinical-research hours and three letters, including one PA and one academic reference. GRE is not required. Current admissions policy
Important dates
- October 1: priority deadline.
- April 1: final deadline.
- Entry term and year: not published.
- Do not use stale Fall 2024 dates.
How selection works
The current policy scores the application, CASPA mission essay and a three-prompt video interview reviewed by two PA faculty. Admissions decisions are rolling; once the cohort is full, interviewed applicants are ranked by score on the waitlist. Current admissions policy
Interview details
Confirmed
Qualified applicants may be invited to submit a video interview with three prompts. Two PA faculty members review and score it using a rubric.
Not published
Current dates, response limits, prompts, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Current admissions policy
Who this program may suit
Carlow may suit applicants with strong academics and clinical exposure who can reassess probation before entry. 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
Priority deadline?
October 1.
Care minimum?
500 direct-care or clinical-research hours.
Accreditation?
ARC-PA Probation.
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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