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: MPAP; 27 months; Dayton; August start; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 250 healthcare hours, 20 service hours and three recommendations. GRE and Casper are not required. Official program
Important dates
- October 1: complete and verified deadline.
- Following August: cohort starts.
- Entry year, interview dates and decision calendar: not published.
How selection works
Offers consider academic measures, interview, maturity, motivation, PA knowledge, mission interest and committee vote. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The required interview assesses written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Not published
Domestic modality and location, date, structure, duration, prompts, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Dayton may suit applicants with balanced healthcare and service experience seeking an August-start 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?
October 1.
Care minimum?
250 hours.
GRE or Casper?
Neither is 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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