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.
- Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
- Cohort: 20 students.
- Start: October; the current page does not attach an entry year.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Provisional; next review October 2026.
Official admissions · Official program · ARC-PA history
Admission requirements
Applicants need a completed and verified CASPA application, a bachelor's degree before matriculation, three recommendations including one from a PA or physician, technical-standards eligibility and the published prerequisites. DelVal does not require a minimum GPA, standardized-test score or minimum patient-care hours. Official admissions
Important dates
- Late April each year: processing begins for the following academic year.
- July, September, November, February and April: interviews are typically held.
- April 1 of the planned matriculation year: application deadline.
- October: matriculation.
Offers are rolling after each interview cycle. The current page does not label an entry year. Official admissions
How selection works
DelVal reviews academic achievement and rigor, healthcare and work experience, personal and life experience, interest in the Delaware Valley region, service, shadowing and volunteering. Interview invitations use a structured rubric, and offers roll after each interview cycle until the cohort is filled. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
The invitation-only interview addresses commitment to and knowledge of the PA profession, inclusive care, life and work experience, academic readiness, decision-making, emotional awareness, professionalism and communication. Interviews are typically held in July, September, November, February and April. Official admissions
Not published
The current page does not publish modality, venue, duration, interviewer count, exercises, file access, prompts or numeric weights.
Who this program may suit
Delaware Valley may suit applicants seeking a small, October-start program with holistic review and no published minimum GPA, test or patient-care-hour threshold. Recheck the Provisional accreditation action before committing. Official admissions · Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession and Delaware Valley fit your goals. Review whether your example proves service, inclusive care and readiness, then record the answer again and compare both attempts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline?
April 1 of the planned matriculation year. The current page does not attach an entry year. Official admissions
Is there a minimum GPA or patient-care-hour requirement?
No minimum is published, although both academics and experience are evaluated. Official admissions
What is the interview format?
The current page publishes evaluation domains and typical months, but not the format.
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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