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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 35 months.
- Location: Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora.
- Entry: early July 2027; exact date not published.
- Cohort: 44.
- Interview: in person, approximately 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued; next review October 2026.
Official program · Current ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-higher prerequisites, three recommendations, CASPA, the supplemental, and Casper. No minimum medical-experience hours, GRE, or PA-CAT are required. Online courses and labs are accepted; AP and IB do not satisfy prerequisites. Official application requirements
Important dates
- Mid-May 2026: supplemental became available.
- August 25, 2026: last accepted Casper date.
- September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern: CASPA had to be Complete.
- September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain: other materials due.
- August-October 2026: rolling interviews.
- October 2026: next ARC-PA review.
- Early July 2027: entry; exact date not published.
Official application page · Current ARC-PA directory
How selection works
Colorado considers prerequisite and overall academics, essays, recommendations, interview performance, healthcare exposure, service, PA understanding, and alignment with underserved, rural, primary-care, and pediatric missions. Decisions roll after interview days and are Accept, Waitlist, or Decline. Official admissions process
Interview details
Confirmed
Interviews are in person at Anschutz from about 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each applicant completes a 15-minute individual interview, 25-minute group interview, and 25-minute group exercise. Official interview information
Not published
Colorado does not publish prompts, scoring rubric, interviewer file access, or quantitative component weights.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants who value extended pediatric preparation and can show readiness for primary care, rural or underserved service, teamwork and collaborative problem solving. Accreditation-Continued is current; recheck the October 2026 ARC-PA action before matriculation. Official program · Current ARC-PA directory
Practice and next step
Record a response about resolving a disagreement on a care team, then review how clearly you identify the conflict, invite perspectives, protect the patient, and close with action. Adjust one weakness, record a second response, and compare the attempts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Colorado PA interview format?
One individual interview, one group interview, and one group exercise in person.
How long is the interview day?
Approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Is Casper required?
Yes for the 2026-27 cycle.
What is the accreditation status?
Accreditation-Continued, with the next ARC-PA review in October 2026. 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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