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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire.
- Delivery: on-ground.
- Application: first-come review; October 1 close and November 1 verification.
- Experience: 500 patient-care hours and 20 PA-shadowing hours.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next validation review September 2027.
Admission requirements
Applicants need minimum 3.0 cumulative and 3.2 science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 500 direct patient-care hours, 20 hours shadowing a PA-C and three recommendations. Up to two prerequisites may be outstanding. Official program
Important dates
- Late April: the admissions cycle opens each year.
- October 1: the program says the cycle closes.
- November 1: CASPA must be verified and include three recommendations.
The official page does not label a specific matriculation year. Official program
How selection works
After minimum requirements are confirmed, review considers academics, research, recommendations, work and service, adversity, multilingual ability, local or rural ties and healthcare experience. These factors may improve interview and admission position; exact weights are not public. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The published selection process uses an interview when evaluating competitive candidates.
Not published
Interview dates, modality, location, duration, format, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Franklin Pierce NH may suit applicants seeking an in-person Lebanon program distinct from Arizona and Texas. 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
When does the cycle close?
October 1; CASPA verification and three recommendations are required by November 1.
How much patient care is required?
At least 500 hours.
Is PA shadowing required?
Yes, at least 20 hours with a PA-C.
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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