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: MPAS; 27 months and 98 credits; Kettering; May start; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, a 3.0 prerequisite GPA, C-or-better recent sciences, GRE results, the assessment currently labelled “Altus Suite/CASPer” on Kettering's admissions page, and three recommendations. No care minimum is published; 250-1,000 hours and PA shadowing are recommended. The linked assessment instructions are not currently accessible, so confirm the current Acuity registration product with Kettering before applying. Official admissions page
Important dates
- October 1: recurring CASPA deadline.
- May: recurring programme start.
- Target cohort year: not labelled.
How selection works
Review considers overall coursework, prerequisite performance, GRE, Casper, patient-care experience, recommendations and interview. Kettering coursework, veteran status and Seventh-day Adventist affiliation can receive preference. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
An interview session contributes to selection. Official admissions page
Not published
The current page uses legacy Altus Suite/CASPer wording and its linked instructions are unavailable. Kettering does not publish interview dates, modality, location, structure, duration, prompts, file access, rubric, or weights.
Who this program may suit
Kettering may suit applicants seeking a May-start programme who can verify the current Casper product and interview logistics. 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.
GRE?
Required.
Care minimum?
No minimum is published.
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.
Page history
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