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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
- Entry: recurring August start.
- CASPA deadline: August 1.
- Supplemental deadline: September 1.
- Patient care: 250 hours at submission.
- Interview: in person.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. or Canadian institution, minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, required prerequisites and at least 250 patient-care hours at submission. Eligible applicants complete a supplemental application. Official admissions
Important dates
- April: recurring CASPA opening.
- August 1: all CASPA materials due.
- September 1: supplemental application and fee due.
- September through October: interviews.
- December: final decisions.
- Following August: recurring matriculation.
The detailed page still uses an older matriculation year, so this page keeps the recurring route rather than assigning a new year. Official admissions
How selection works
Creighton scores academics, patient-care experience, service, shadowing, well-roundedness, writing and references. Applications and interview invitations are rolling. Final decisions use the interview, committee recommendation and application review; exact weights are not public. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Current admissions copy says interview invitations are rolling and interviews are in person, generally during September and October.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, format, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and component weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
Creighton Omaha may suit applicants seeking Jesuit PA education who keep Omaha separate from Phoenix. 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
Does this cover Phoenix?
No. Phoenix has a separate admissions and accreditation identity.
How much patient care is required?
At least 250 hours at submission.
Is the interview in person?
Yes under the current Omaha admissions page.
What is the next entry year?
The route recurs in August, but the detailed page still uses an older year.
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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