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: MHS; 24 months; Lock Haven and Harrisburg; May start; ARC-PA Probation.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 overall and science GPAs, B-or-better prerequisites and three letters. Healthcare hours are not required; 40 PA-shadowing and 400 direct-care hours are recommended. Official program
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- November 1: complete and verified deadline.
- Mid-May: following-year start.
- Exact entry year: not labelled.
How selection works
The most-qualified applicants may be invited to interview. Campus ranking occurs only after acceptance into the single programme. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
A personal interview may be required for the most-qualified candidates.
Not published
Timing, modality, duration, interviewer composition, prompts, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Commonwealth may suit applicants seeking Lock Haven or Harrisburg placement within one established Pennsylvania programme. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Deadline?
November 1.
Care minimum?
None.
Current sites?
Lock Haven and Harrisburg for new admits.
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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