Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Clinic appointment access and fairness
Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: MMSc in PA Studies; 24 months and 102 credits.
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina.
- Start: January 4, 2027.
- Interview: MMI, primarily in person with limited virtual spaces.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, B-or-better prerequisites, 1,000 direct patient-care hours at submission, and two recommendations including one medical provider or health-care supervisor. Official requirements
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- September 1, 2026: CASPA submission and verification due.
- September 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern: supplemental due.
- January 4, 2027: cohort begins.
How selection works
The program scores GPA factors, direct-care volume, and published noncognitive categories. Interview domains include communication, compassion, cultural awareness, ethics, leadership, service, maturity, motivation, problem solving, teamwork, and mission understanding. Official admissions guide
Interview details
Confirmed
The program uses an MMI approach. Interviews are primarily in person, with limited virtual spaces offered first-come, first-served; decisions are sent within one month. Official admissions guide
Not published
Dates are supplied only to invitees. Station count and timing, prompts, raters and file access, rubric, and final weights are not published.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with substantial direct patient care who want a January start and are ready for a structured MMI. Decide early whether to request a limited virtual space. Official admissions guide
Practice and next step
Record a timed response to the featured scenario. Review your ethical reasoning, empathy, and conclusion. Make one adjustment and answer it again. Compare both attempts, then practise a second teamwork station through Structured Interview Essentials.
Frequently asked questions
Does Charleston Southern use an MMI?
Yes. The current admissions guide confirms an MMI approach. Official admissions guide
Are virtual interviews available?
Limited virtual spaces are available first-come, first-served; most interviews are in person. Official admissions guide
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Recommended preparation
Structured Interview Essentials
Build a repeatable spoken-answer loop across five common structured-interview skills: fair decisions, ethical reasoning, using feedback, teamwork under pressure, and explaining your motivation. Record each response once, choose the weakest one, review one observable weakness, and answer it again with one deliberate adjustment.
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