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-month professional phase; Wilkes-Barre; Fall 2027 entry.
- External seats depend on capacity after internal progression.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued.
Official program · ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
External applicants need a bachelor’s degree by the end of spring, 3.2 cumulative and science GPAs, required sciences with no grade below C-minus, 500 clinical hours including at least 300 Category I hours, eight PA-shadowing hours, two references and a personal statement. No GRE, MCAT or USMLE is required. Official program
Important dates
- October 1, 2026: CASPA completion and verification deadline, if external seats are offered.
- Within four weeks of interview: offer or denial for many candidates.
- July 20, 2027: process may continue until this date if seats remain.
- Fall 2027: entry.
How selection works
The committee scores GPAs, advanced study, care and shadowing, statement, references and other experiences. The personal-interview score is added to the application score for final ranking. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
A scored personal interview is required for external candidates who advance.
Not published
External seat count, interview dates, modality, format, duration, interviewer roles, file access and numeric weighting are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
King’s may suit experienced applicants willing to apply to a capacity-dependent external route with transparent score-based ranking. 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
Is there a fixed graduate seat allocation?
No. External seats depend on capacity after internal progression.
Deadline?
October 1, 2026 if CASPA opens.
Care minimum?
500 clinical hours.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. King's controls admissions facts and confirms external seats are conditional. King's and ARC-PA publish different 2027 review months, so this guide publishes the current Continued status without choosing a month.
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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