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: Detroit, Michigan.
- Entry: Fall 2027.
- Routes: one application, two-year or three-year curriculum.
- Interview: personal Admissions Committee interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need minimum 3.0 academic performance, six recent prerequisites at 3.0, GRE 291 unless the published graduate-degree substitution applies, Casper, 1,000 patient-care hours and two references. Official admissions
Important dates
- January 15, 2027: final application deadline.
- March: interviews are usually scheduled.
- Mid-April: the program aims to contact all applicants.
- Fall 2027: entry.
How selection works
Rolling review assesses the application before qualified candidates complete a personal Admissions Committee interview. Applicants choose between two curriculum tracks within the same program. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Qualified applicants complete a personal interview with the Admissions Committee, normally in March.
Not published
Exact dates, modality, duration, interviewer count, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
Detroit Mercy may suit applicants with substantial patient care who value a choice between accelerated two-year and extended three-year curriculum tracks. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession and your preferred curriculum track fit your goals. Review whether your patient-care example supports both choices. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Are there two PA programs?
No. One program and application offer two-year and three-year curriculum tracks.
How much patient care is required?
At least 1,000 hours.
When are interviews usually held?
March.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. Detroit Mercy explicitly labels the Fall 2027 cycle, January 15 deadline, Casper, GRE rule, 1,000 hours and personal interview. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with an April 2029 review.
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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