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 Health Science, Physician Assistant.
- Duration: 27 months and 110 credits.
- Location: South Los Angeles, California.
- Delivery: hybrid, with one annual August start.
- Interview: required personal interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree or evaluated equivalent, no more than two prerequisites in progress and three recommendations from clinician, academic and supervisor sources. GRE and a secondary application are not required. A 3.0 GPA, more than 2,000 direct-care hours, organic chemistry or biochemistry and Spanish are preferences rather than minimums. Official requirements
Important dates
- Late April: CASPA opens.
- September 1: application materials must be received and verified.
- August through December: personal interviews.
- May 30: pending prerequisites due in the matriculation year.
- August: annual cohort start.
The official pages publish a recurring schedule without calendar years. Official requirements
How selection works
Selection values social justice, community wellness, underserved-health commitment, first-generation status, reapplication and CDU affiliation. The most qualified applicants receive personal interview invitations. Exact file-review thresholds and final weights are not public. Official program information
Interview details
Confirmed
A personal interview is required for selected applicants and is offered during the August-to-December interview window.
Not published
Modality, location, number, duration, prompts, interviewer roles, file access, rubric, decision cadence and quantitative weight are not public. Official requirements
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants who can connect their PA motivation to service, social justice and community wellness in South Los Angeles. Official program information
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your evidence connects role choice with community service. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
What degree does the program award?
The current program page identifies a Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant.
Is the GRE required?
No.
Is direct care mandatory?
More than 2,000 hours is a published preference, not a stated minimum.
What is the interview format?
A personal interview is required, but its 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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