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 Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 24 months.
- Format: full-time and in person.
- Location: Cedarville, Ohio.
- Start: the May following the application cycle; the page does not label an entry year.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Provisional; next review April 2027.
Official admissions page · Current ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S.-accredited bachelor's degree, qualifying 3.0 GPA, B-minus-or-better prerequisites and three references including a Christian leader. Faith testimony, discipleship, service and covenant alignment are material. Clinical experience is recommended, not required. Official admissions page
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- May 1: Cedarville begins accepting applications.
- August 1: early-fall review cutoff.
- October 1: November-interview review cutoff.
- March 1: verified application deadline.
- Following May: cohort starts; the current page does not label an entry year.
- November 2026: final provisional accreditation site visit.
- April 2027: next ARC-PA review and anticipated accreditation decision.
Official admissions page · Official program history
How selection works
Review considers academic preparation, personal attributes, healthcare experience or certification, service and explicit Christian mission alignment. Cedarville also publishes preferences for several backgrounds and for alumni, legacy and affiliate applicants. Qualifying affiliate applicants meeting the October 1 policy receive an interview invitation; admission still depends on the regular selection process. Exact weights are not public. Official admissions page
Interview details
Confirmed
The required on-campus, in-person assessment includes a small-group discussion and written spiritual reflections, two individual interviews and a group interview. Cedarville says it assesses interpersonal interactions, verbal communication, professionalism, program and profession knowledge and values-based healthcare attributes. Official admissions page
Not published
The current page does not publish exact dates, duration, prompts, interviewer file access, detailed rubric or numeric weights.
Who this program may suit
Cedarville may suit applicants seeking an explicitly Christian program whose faith commitments align with its admissions contract. Its Provisional status is current, with a November 2026 site visit and April 2027 review; applicants should recheck the action before matriculation. Official program history · Current ARC-PA directory
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession and Cedarville's Christian mission fit your goals. Review whether your evidence is specific and authentic, then record it again and compare both attempts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline?
March 1, with earlier August 1 and October 1 cutoffs for tiered review. Official admissions page
Is clinical experience required?
No. Cedarville recommends healthcare experience but does not require it.
What happens during the interview?
The on-campus day includes written spiritual reflections, two individual interviews and a group interview.
What is the accreditation status?
Accreditation-Provisional, with the next ARC-PA review in April 2027. Current ARC-PA directory
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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