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: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 28 months, 128 credits.
- Location: Miami, Florida.
- Cohort: 50.
- Deadline: December 1 in the published process.
- Interview: January through March for invited applicants; mechanics are not public.
- Entry term and year: not published.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, C-or-better prerequisites, three recommendations, a statement and Larkin's processing fee. The page calls 3.0 overall and science GPAs preferred minimums. GRE and PA-CAT are recommended, not required; patient care is recommended. Official admissions
Important dates
- December 1: published CASPA deadline.
- November-December: application review.
- January-March: interviews for invited applicants.
- Matriculation term and year: not published on the current page.
How selection works
Review considers academics, motivation, interpersonal skills, PA knowledge, health-care experience, recommendations and interview performance. Exact thresholds and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Qualified applicants are invited to an interview.
Not published
Current modality, location, format, count, duration, evaluator roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This new program may suit applicants seeking a Miami cohort who are comfortable with provisional accreditation and can show academic readiness, motivation and relevant clinical exposure. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example shows PA-role understanding and personal motivation. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When is the CASPA deadline?
December 1 in the published process.
When are interviews held?
January through March for qualified invited applicants.
Is the GRE required?
No. GRE and PA-CAT are recommended, not required.
Is the next start date published?
No. Confirm the matriculation term directly before applying.
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
- Published