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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.
- Location: Amherst, New York.
- Entry: September 2027.
- Deadline: CASPA verified by January 15, 2027.
- Interview: in person on the Daemen campus.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Graduate applicants need a U.S.-accredited bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall and science GPAs, the listed prerequisite coursework, three recommendations, and 120 hours of direct patient contact experience. GRE is not required. Only one prerequisite may remain outstanding and must be completed by August 1, 2027. Official requirements
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: applications opened.
- September 2026-February 2027: graduate interviews.
- January 15, 2027: CASPA verified deadline.
- July 1, 2027: accepted students must pass the medical terminology exam.
- August 1, 2027: degree and any one outstanding prerequisite due.
- September 2027: enrollment term.
How selection works
Eligible files enter an interview pool. Daemen considers academic performance, patient-contact responsibility, writing quality, and the evaluative interview. Qualified Daemen graduates receive an interview, not guaranteed admission; the program also publishes regional and medically underserved-area preferences. Official selection details
Interview details
Confirmed
Graduate applicants are interviewed from September through February. Invited interviews are held in person on the Daemen University campus. Most successful applicants are notified within two weeks, while waitlist decisions can come later. Official application process
Not published
Daemen does not publish the interview format, duration, number of interviewers, questions, file access, scoring rubric, or quantitative post-interview weighting.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a New York graduate PA route with a September start, modest published patient-contact minimum, and an in-person campus interview. Applicants should distinguish the graduate route from Daemen's separate accelerated undergraduate pathway. Official program page
Practice and next step
Record a response explaining why the PA profession fits your experience and goals. Connect a specific patient-facing experience to the profession's collaborative medical role. Review whether the answer is evidence-based and role-specific, then record it again with one clear improvement.
Frequently asked questions
When is Daemen's PA application due?
CASPA must be verified by January 15, 2027. Official application cycle
Is the interview in person?
Yes. Graduate interviews are held on the Daemen campus.
Is the GRE required?
No. The current graduate requirements say it is not required.
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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