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.
- Length: 25 months and 111 credits.
- Location: Franklin, Indiana.
- Cohort: 24 students.
- Interview: on campus.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review March 2033.
Official program · ARC-PA history
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, minimum 3.0 cumulative and biology/chemistry GPAs, current prerequisites, at least 200 documented patient-care hours, and three recommendations including one instructor and one physician or other healthcare provider. Franklin does not require or consider GRE scores. Official requirements
Important dates
- Late April 2026: CASPA opens for the following January cohort.
- September 1, 2026: CASPA must be Complete.
- Interview: rolling; slots may fill before the deadline.
- Within two weeks after an interview: admission decision.
- January 2027: cohort begins with orientation and an intensive first term.
How selection works
Franklin uses rolling holistic review. It favors stronger GPAs, the quality and quantity of patient care, diverse PA shadowing, writing, references, mission fit, qualifying school affiliations, applicants from medically underserved Indiana areas and military service. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Qualified applicants attend an on-campus interview assessing knowledge of the PA profession and PA education, communication and interpersonal skills, self-reflection, and commitment to the program's mission. Decisions are released within two weeks. Official admissions
Not published
The current page does not publish exercises, duration, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, detailed rubric or numeric weights.
Who this program may suit
This small-cohort program may suit applicants with meaningful hands-on patient care who prefer rolling admissions, an on-campus assessment and a curriculum focused on underserved communities. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession and Franklin College fit your goals. Review whether your patient-care and shadowing examples prove the choice, then record it again and compare both attempts.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GRE required?
No. Franklin says it is neither required nor considered. Official requirements
Is the interview on campus?
Yes. Qualified applicants are invited to an on-campus interview. Official admissions
When are decisions released?
Within two weeks after the on-campus interview.
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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