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 Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Location: Rochester, Minnesota.
- Entry: July-August 2027.
- Traditional-route capacity: one published seat.
- Interview: virtual.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Traditional applicants use CASPA and meet Mayo Clinic’s published degree, GPA, prerequisite, recommendation and experience requirements. Partner 3+2 pathways are upstream routes and not separate PA programs. Official application
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- August 1, 2026: application deadline.
- November 17, 2026: virtual interviews.
- July-August 2027: entry.
How selection works
Mayo reviews the complete application before inviting selected candidates to a virtual interview. The published seat table should be read literally without inferring an unstated total. Official application
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete a virtual interview on November 17, 2026.
Not published
Platform, duration, structure, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official application
Who this program may suit
This route may suit applicants specifically seeking Mayo Clinic training who understand that the current traditional-entry seat table lists only one seat. Official application
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why Mayo Clinic and the PA profession fit your goals. Review whether your evidence is specific enough for a very limited route. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When is the CASPA deadline?
August 1, 2026.
How many traditional seats are listed?
One for July-August 2027.
Is the interview virtual?
Yes, on November 17, 2026.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. Mayo explicitly publishes one traditional-route seat, a November 17, 2026 virtual interview and July-August 2027 entry. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued.
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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