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: MMS; 27 months and 115 credits; Knoxville; Fall 2027; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 2.8 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, GRE scores within five years, three professional letters and 24 in-person PA-shadowing hours. No minimum healthcare-experience hours are required. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- September 2026: interviews begin.
- January 15, 2027: verified deadline.
- July 31, 2027: matriculation materials due.
- Fall 2027: entry.
How selection works
Rolling review considers academics, statements, letters, programme responses, communication and healthcare experience, with published Appalachian and military preference factors. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants receive an interview invitation and the committee later issues an admit, waitlist or decline decision.
Not published
Interview modality, location, format, duration, interviewer roles, prompts, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
LMU Knoxville may suit applicants interested in surgical-sciences training and a programme that prioritizes Appalachian service. 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?
January 15, 2027.
Shadowing minimum?
24 in-person hours.
Is this LMU Harrogate?
No. Knoxville is separately accredited.
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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