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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 (MS-PAS).
- Duration: 28 months.
- Location: Montgomery, Alabama.
- Entry: Fall 2027; the official timeline does not print an exact matriculation date.
- Interview: in-person or virtual panel.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued. Faulkner publishes March 2035 for its next review; the current ARC-PA directory lists January 2035.
Official program and admissions page · Current ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need a qualifying bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall, science and last-60-hour GPAs, prerequisite grades of C or better, at least 200 direct patient-care hours, specified recommendations and Faulkner's supplemental and technical-standards form. Official requirements
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opened.
- June 30, 2026: priority verified-application deadline.
- July 2026: priority interviews.
- August 1, 2026: regular verified-application deadline.
- August-September 2026: later interview rounds.
- April 1, 2027: late deadline only if seats remain.
- Fall 2027: matriculation; the official timeline does not print an exact date.
How selection works
A scored application pre-screen determines interview eligibility while seats remain. The committee adds pre-screen and interview rubric points, then assigns accept, waitlist or deny outcomes. Exact rubric domains and quantitative weights are not public. Official process
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants may interview in person or virtually with a panel that includes program faculty and may include community providers or other Faulkner health-sciences staff.
Not published
Exact dates, length, question format, panel size, file access, rubric domains and numeric weights are not public. Official admissions page
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants who meet the published GPA and direct-care thresholds and can explain their PA motivation clearly in either a campus or virtual panel setting. Faulkner and ARC-PA publish different months for the 2035 review; current status is Accreditation-Continued. Official program · Current ARC-PA directory
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your evidence is specific and grounded in the PA role. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
What degree does Faulkner award?
The program awards an MS-PAS.
How much direct patient care is required?
At least 200 hours.
What is the interview format?
Faulkner offers in-person or virtual panel interviews.
Does the late deadline always apply?
No. It applies only if seats remain.
When is the next accreditation review?
Faulkner publishes March 2035; the current ARC-PA directory lists January 2035. Current status is Accreditation-Continued.
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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