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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 Medical Science Physician Assistant.
- Format: full time, 28 months, 122 credits.
- Location: Huntington, West Virginia.
- Entry: January 2027.
- Admissions: rolling; interviews begin in June 2026.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review July 2035. ARC-PA's current history lists additional information due August 31, 2026.
Marshall admissions · Marshall accreditation · ARC-PA history
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accepted accredited U.S. institution, U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, and minimum overall, science, and prerequisite GPAs of 3.0. Prerequisites generally must be within 10 years, receive C or better, and use letter grades.
Marshall requires three recommendations, the GRE or MCAT taken within five years, a current-cycle Casper assessment, CASPA materials, and a supplemental application completed by invited interviewees. It publishes no minimum entrance-exam score. Shadowing and patient-care experience are highly recommended but have no fixed minimum. Marshall admissions
Important dates
- April 2026: CASPA opens.
- June 2026: interviews begin.
- September 1, 2026: deadline for qualifying Marshall graduates to receive an interview.
- September 27, 2026: last Casper date.
- October 1, 2026: CASPA application must be verified.
- Within 30 days of interview: admission offers are normally communicated.
- January 2027: matriculation.
How selection works
Marshall reviews applications on a rolling basis. Its published factors include academic record, Casper, recommendations, GRE or MCAT, personal statement, and interview. West Virginia residents receive additional rubric points. Qualifying Marshall graduates who meet the September 1 verification rule receive an interview; other applicants are selected through the review rubric. Marshall admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Invited applicants receive an assigned interview date by email. They complete Marshall's supplemental application and questionnaire and review and sign the technical standards as part of the interview process. Interviews begin in June, and offers are normally communicated within 30 days. Marshall admissions
Not published
The current source does not publish interview modality, location, format, duration, evaluator roles, file access, questions, scoring anchors, or the interview's quantitative weight.
Who this program may suit
Marshall may suit applicants interested in rural and culturally diverse care, a January-start curriculum, and rolling review. The application has more testing steps than many programs because it requires the GRE or MCAT plus Casper. ARC-PA currently lists Accreditation-Continued and a July 2035 next review, while its current history also lists additional evidence due August 31, 2026; applicants should review any later ARC-PA update. Marshall admissions · Marshall accreditation · ARC-PA history
Practice and next step
Record a 90-second answer explaining why the PA profession fits your goals and how one experience with rural, underserved, or culturally diverse care shaped that decision. Review whether your example is specific, avoids speaking for a community, and shows what you contributed. Record the answer again with one clearer action and reflection, then compare the attempts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline?
The CASPA application must be verified by October 1, 2026. Official admissions
Are the GRE and Casper required?
Yes. Marshall requires a GRE or MCAT taken within five years and the Casper assessment for the 2026-27 cycle. Official admissions
Are patient-care hours required?
No fixed minimum is published. Shadowing and patient-care experience are highly recommended and may receive preference. Official admissions
Is admission rolling?
Yes. Marshall reviews complete applications on a rolling basis and advises applicants to apply early. Official admissions
What is the interview format?
Marshall publishes the interview workflow and timing, but not the current modality or format. Official admissions
What is the accreditation status?
Marshall and ARC-PA list Accreditation-Continued with the next review in July 2035. ARC-PA's current history also lists follow-up evidence due August 31, 2026. Marshall accreditation · ARC-PA history
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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