Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Resolve a disagreement on the care team
Practise resolving disagreement without dismissing either colleague. Review whether you clarify the clinical risk, invite both perspectives, protect the patient, and name a practical next step; then record again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
- Entry: May.
- Patient care: 500 paid hours.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, 3.0 in every prerequisite course, 500 paid direct-patient-care hours, three recommendations, a personal statement and service evidence. Prerequisites must be complete when applying. Official requirements
Important dates
- Late April: CASPA cycle typically opens.
- September 1: verified CASPA deadline.
- May: annual entry; exact cohort date is not published on the admissions page.
How selection works
CMU uses scored holistic review across academic performance, paid patient care, personal attributes, recommendations, statements, service and awards. Some published CMU and partner pathways provide interview consideration to qualifying applicants, but general interview mechanics and weights are not public. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
CMU states that some qualified CMU and partner-pathway applicants receive interview consideration under published pathway rules.
Not published
General invitation timing, modality, location, structure, duration, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official requirements
Who this program may suit
Central Michigan may suit applicants with substantial patient-care experience who are ready to communicate clearly in individual, group and written assessments. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to a teamwork conflict. Review whether you name the shared goal, invite other perspectives and choose a clear next step. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 500 paid direct-patient-care hours.
When is CASPA due?
Verified by September 1.
What is the interview format?
The general interview format is not public.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. CMU publishes annual May entry, a September 1 deadline, 500 paid care hours and scored holistic review, but not an exact May 2027 label or general interview mechanics. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with an April 2034 review.
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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