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: MSPAS; 24 months and 99 credits; Center Valley; late-August start; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, 500 U.S. direct-care hours and one accepted standardized test: PA-CAT, GRE or MCAT. Official program
Important dates
- December 1: CASPA verification and test deadline.
- Summer-February: recurring interview and decision period.
- Late August: start; entry year not labelled.
How selection works
Interview invitations consider academics, accountability, communication, preparedness, professionalism, respect, confidence, PA knowledge and underserved experience. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete a personal interview by invitation.
Not published
Exact dates, modality, duration, interviewer count, file access, prompts and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
DeSales may suit applicants with substantial U.S. patient care seeking a compact Center Valley 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?
December 1.
Care minimum?
500 U.S. direct-care hours.
Test?
PA-CAT, GRE or MCAT.
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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