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: MSPAS; 24 months and 104 credits; Providence; June start; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor’s degree, 3.2 overall and BCP GPAs, 250 direct hands-on patient-care hours, PA shadowing and three letters. GRE is not required. International applicants are not accepted under the regular programme rules. Official program
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- October 1: completed application deadline.
- First week of June: recurring start.
- Entry year and interview calendar: not explicitly labelled.
How selection works
Rolling review considers GPA, science rigor, care, shadowing, statement, references and mission fit. Applicants may apply to either the regular MSPAS or combined MPH/MSPAS route, not both. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Qualified candidates attend an on-campus interview assessing interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to the PA profession.
Not published
Exact dates, agenda, duration, interviewer roles, file access, prompts, rubric and quantitative weighting are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Johnson & Wales may suit applicants seeking a two-year Providence programme with rolling review and an on-campus interview. 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
Deadline?
October 1 under the recurring rule.
Care minimum?
250 direct hands-on hours.
Is this the combined MPH/MSPAS?
No. This page covers the regular MSPAS.
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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