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: 28 months.
- Location: Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
- Entry: recurring January start; the live page's dated example is stale.
- Deadline: September 1.
- Patient care: 1,000 direct-contact hours.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor’s degree, 3.2 overall GPA, current prerequisites, 1,000 direct-care hours, three references and a supplemental fee. Official program
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- September 1: complete application deadline.
- January: recurring cohort start.
The live page still uses a January 2026 cohort as its dated example. Treat the recurring month rules as current, but confirm the next entry year directly. Official admissions
How selection works
Review focuses on academics, prerequisites, references, healthcare experience, mission fit and interview performance. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants receive rolling interview invitations beginning as early as June.
Not published
Delivery mode, location, interview count, format, duration, prompts, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
Gardner-Webb may suit applicants with substantial direct-care experience who can verify the next cohort year directly rather than relying on the stale dated example. 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 is the recurring deadline?
September 1.
How much patient care is required?
One thousand direct-contact hours.
Is the GRE required?
No.
What is the next entry year?
The live page's dated example is stale, so confirm the next January cohort directly.
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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