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: MPAS; Marion; mid-May 2027 start; cohort 40; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, specified prerequisites and the current admissions materials, including CASPA and a $30 supplemental. Up to three prerequisites may remain in progress, with at least one anatomy course complete at application. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- January 15, 2027: CASPA closes.
- Rolling review and interviews: throughout the cycle.
- Mid-May 2027: entry under the annual third-Monday pattern.
How selection works
Rolling review considers the full application and published preference factors. Seats may fill before the deadline, so the programme recommends early completion. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Applicant interviews are normally in person. A virtual format is reserved for affected interview dates during severe weather, public-health emergencies, closures or safety events.
Not published
Exact interview dates, component structure, duration, evaluator roles, file access, rubric and quantitative weighting are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Emory & Henry may suit applicants seeking a small Marion cohort, rolling review and an established in-person selection process. 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?
January 15, 2027.
Supplemental?
Yes, with a $30 fee.
Interview?
Normally in person; emergency exceptions may be virtual.
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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