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: MSPA.
- Duration: 29 months.
- Location: Madison, New Jersey.
- Seats: 40.
- Entry: January 2027; exact start date not published.
- Admissions: rolling.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review July 2036.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.2 overall and 3.0 science GPAs, 400 patient-care or healthcare hours, three recommendations and the listed prerequisites. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- August 1, 2026: verified deadline.
- September 1, 2026: degree and pending prerequisites due.
- Early January 2027: target entry based on FDU's published recurring schedule; the exact date is not public.
How selection works
FDU considers academics, care and volunteer experience, leadership, motivation, PA-role understanding, professional responsibility and communication. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The most-qualified applicants interview; the FAQ allows in-person or video-conference delivery.
Not published
Exact dates, assigned modality, duration, exercises, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
FDU may suit applicants seeking a January-start New Jersey program with rolling admissions and comfort with an interview that may be in person or by video conference. 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?
August 1, 2026, CASPA verified.
Care requirement?
400 patient-care or healthcare hours.
Interview modality?
In person or video conference.
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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