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 Science in Physician Associate Studies.
- Duration: 28 months and 124 credits.
- Location: Claremont, California.
- Start: August 2027, inferred from the official 2026-27 cycle and annual August start.
- Interview: approximately six hours online by Zoom.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; next review April 2027.
Admission requirements
Applicants need minimum 3.0 overall and science GPAs, seven C-or-better recent prerequisites, a bachelor's degree and outstanding prerequisites completed by June 15 of the enrollment year, 1,000 paid hands-on care hours, and three specified references. GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT scores are not used. Official admissions PDF
Important dates
- Late April 2026: CASPA opened.
- September 1, 2026: priority consideration date.
- November 1, 2026 at 8:59 p.m. PST: application deadline.
- December 31, 2026: references due.
- June 15, 2027: degree and outstanding prerequisites due.
- August 2027: inferred entry month; KGI publishes one cohort each year beginning in August.
How selection works
Rolling holistic review considers academic capacity, healthcare experience, communication, professional qualities, mission alignment and perseverance. All applicants receive a status by early March of the enrollment year. Exact scoring thresholds and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions PDF
Interview details
Confirmed
The required assessment is entirely online by Zoom and lasts about six hours. Applicants complete individual and group interviews plus a written response to a profession-related prompt. Full attendance is required.
Not published
Component count and timing, prompts, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions PDF
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with substantial recent paid patient care who want a Claremont program and can sustain clear communication across a long virtual individual, group and writing assessment. Official program page
Practice and next step
Record a first response about resolving a disagreement on a care team. Review your collaboration and professional reasoning, then write a short summary. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 1,000 paid hands-on hours from the last five years.
Is the interview online?
Yes, entirely by Zoom.
How long is interview day?
Approximately six hours.
What is the accreditation status?
The current ARC-PA directory lists Accreditation-Provisional, with the next review in April 2027.
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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