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 of Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 24 months and 120 credits.
- Sites: Meridian, Pocatello and Caldwell.
- Seats: 72 across one program.
- Deadline: November 1.
- Interview: digital or in person with equal weight.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants submit both CASPA and the ISU Graduate School application. A U.S. regionally accredited bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA, C-or-better prerequisites, GRE and three recommendations are required. Healthcare experience is preferred, not required. Official requirements
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- November 1: CASPA and Graduate School applications due.
- November through February: interviews.
- First week of March: final status for held interviewees.
- Fall: recurring program start.
The official pages publish the recurring sequence without attaching the next cycle to calendar years. Official FAQ
How selection works
Complete applications receive a file score and qualifying files receive holistic committee review. The program aims to interview about 150 candidates, then ranks applicants into offer, in-review, alternate or reject outcomes. Exact thresholds and weights are not public. Official process
Interview details
Confirmed
The 3.5-hour assessment is run in groups of eight to twelve and includes a 40-minute group interview, 20-minute individual interview, current-student visit, lecture discussion and staff meeting. Digital and in-person formats receive equal weight.
Not published
Exact dates, prompts, interviewer roles, file access and scoring rubric are not public. Official process
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants open to one admissions process spanning three Idaho sites and comfortable showing collaboration and judgment in both group and individual assessment. Official program page
Practice and next step
Record a first response about resolving a disagreement on a care team. Review how clearly you listen, collaborate and reach a safe decision. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Are Meridian, Pocatello and Caldwell separate programs?
No. Applicants apply to one MPAS program and state site preferences later.
Is healthcare experience required?
No; it is preferred.
What is the interview format?
Applicants may choose digital or in person with equal weight. The assessment includes group and individual interviews.
Is GRE required?
Yes under the current admissions process.
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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