Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Allocate a limited same-day appointment
Practise making a fair, patient-safe recommendation when capacity is limited. Review whether you identify missing clinical information, avoid blaming either patient, explain your prioritization, and offer a workable alternative; then record again.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 24 months.
- Location: Southfield, Michigan.
- Cohort: 30.
- Application cycle: 2026-27.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; next review October 2026.
Admission requirements
Applicants need minimum 3.0 cumulative, science and prerequisite GPAs, B-minus-or-better prerequisites, 750 direct patient-care hours, 20 PA-shadowing hours and three references. PA-CAT or GRE and Casper are due by the application deadline. Official program
Important dates
- June 1, 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- December 1, 2026: verified CASPA, testing and Casper deadline.
- June 15, 2027: degree and up to two remaining prerequisites due.
The exact matriculation term and start date are not published. Official program
How selection works
The program screens academic preparation, clinical exposure, recommendations, testing and Casper before inviting competitive applicants to interview. Quantitative weighting is not public. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Competitive applicants who align with the program mission may receive an interview.
Not published
Dates, modality, location, duration, format, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Lawrence Tech may suit applicants with strong patient-care experience who are prepared for both academic testing and situational-judgment assessment. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to an ethical care scenario. Review whether you identify stakeholders, protect safety and explain a fair next step. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 750 hours.
Which tests are required?
PA-CAT or GRE, plus Casper.
Is the interview format public?
No.
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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