Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Resolve a disagreement on the care team
Practise resolving disagreement without dismissing either colleague. Review whether you clarify the clinical risk, invite both perspectives, protect the patient, and name a practical next step; then record again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS).
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Target: Fall 2027.
- Interview: writing assignment, panel interview and group roundtable.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree or evaluated equivalent, minimum 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite-science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, a personal statement, CV, three recommendations and 800 current direct patient-care hours. Up to 40 PA-shadowing hours are recommended. The current page does not state a GRE, MCAT, PA-CAT or Casper rule. Official requirements
Important dates
- September 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- January 15, 2027: application and required items must be complete and verified.
- Fall 2027: target entry.
Interview dates and the exact matriculation date are not published. Official prospective-applicant page
How selection works
The initial rubric considers cumulative and science GPAs, recommendations, direct care and optional shadowing, with mission preferences for military applicants, Howard graduates and accredited HBCU graduates. Applicants reaching 75% of application points may be invited; candidates reaching 75% after interview may proceed to committee vote for up to 20 seats. Official prospective-applicant page
Interview details
Confirmed
The assessment includes a healthcare-topic writing assignment, a panel interview and a group roundtable with the program director. In-person is preferred; virtual requests based on extenuating circumstances may be considered. A do-not-recommend interview result disqualifies the candidate.
Not published
Dates, duration, panel size, prompts, component weights and file access are not public. Official prospective-applicant page
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with sustained direct patient care and mission-aligned service who can communicate effectively in written, panel and group assessments. Official program page
Practice and next step
Record a first response about resolving a disagreement on a care team. Review your teamwork, communication and professional judgment. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Fall 2027 deadline?
January 15, 2027 for a complete, CASPA-verified application.
How much direct patient care is required?
Eight hundred current hours.
Is the interview virtual?
In person is preferred; virtual requests may be considered for extenuating circumstances.
What degree is awarded?
Howard's current program page identifies an entry-level Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS).
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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