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; Erie; Fall 2027 entry; limited post-baccalaureate seats.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued; next review June 2027.
Official requirements · ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 GPA, prerequisites completed within seven years, three evaluators, a CV and transcripts, plus 30 medical-experience hours or 30 PA-shadowing hours. At most two prerequisites may remain, only one in science, and all are due June 30. Official program
Important dates
- October 1, 2026: direct application opens.
- January 1, 2027: application closes.
- February 2027: qualified applicants interview in person.
- Fall 2027: entry, subject to post-baccalaureate seat availability.
How selection works
The post-baccalaureate route is reviewed only when seats remain after internal progression. Final scoring uses GPA plus oral and written interview performance. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Qualified graduate applicants complete an in-person February interview with oral and written components.
Not published
The exact date, agenda, duration, interviewer composition, prompts, file access and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Gannon Erie may suit bachelor’s holders who accept that external seats are limited and conditional on capacity after internal progression. 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
Is this Gannon Ruskin?
No. This is the separately accredited Erie programme.
Deadline?
January 1, 2027.
Interview?
In person in February.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. The Erie requirements page confirms the capacity-dependent Fall 2027 route, dates and interview. ARC-PA lists Erie separately from Ruskin with Continued status and a June 2027 review.
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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