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 Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Entry: August 2027.
- Patient care: 1,000 paid hands-on hours.
- Interview: conversations with faculty.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next validation review July 2035.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, minimum published GPA and prerequisite preparation, 1,000 direct patient-care hours and the required CASPA materials. PA-CAT is recommended rather than presented as a minimum. Official program
Important dates
- May 1, 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- January 15, 2027: CASPA must be submitted and verified.
- August 23, 2027: the application table lists “Matriculation & Deposit.”
- August 27, 2027: orientation.
- August 30, 2027: Class of 2029 starts.
The August 23 label conflicts with the later orientation and start dates, so all three are shown without reinterpretation. Official program
How selection works
Rolling review uses academics, patient-care evidence, references, extracurricular activities and interview conversations. Published interview focus includes PA-role understanding and readiness for the program's rigor. Exact final weights are not public. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Interview selections occur on a rolling basis from August 2026. Applicants have conversations with faculty focused on PA-role understanding, tradeoffs against other health professions and readiness for PA-school rigor.
Not published
Exact dates, modality, location, duration, interviewer count, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Concordia may suit applicants with sustained direct patient care who can explain their readiness for an intensive 27-month PA curriculum. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your patient-care example proves role understanding and readiness. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 1,000 hours.
When does the Class of 2029 start?
August 30, 2027, with orientation published for August 27.
Is PA-CAT required?
The current page recommends it.
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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