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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Entry: fall.
- Patient-care experience: at least 250 hours after high school.
- Interview: invited faculty interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
- Current deadline and interview mechanics: not published on the Boston admission page.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative, science and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better recent prerequisites, at least 250 patient-care hours obtained after high school, and an invited faculty interview. PA shadowing is recommended. Official admission page
Important dates
- Fall entry: confirmed.
- Current application deadline: not stated on the Boston admission page; verify it in CASPA before applying.
- Interview timing: not publicly stated.
How selection works
Rolling review considers the application and required faculty interview. Current public pages do not publish quantitative weighting or a complete current testing contract. Official admission
Interview details
Confirmed
Successful applicants complete a faculty interview by invitation.
Not published
Dates, modality, location, duration, format, interviewer count, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admission
Who this program may suit
MCPHS Boston may suit applicants seeking a Boston fall-entry program with substantial healthcare experience and strong academic preparation. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your healthcare example proves role understanding. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Boston program start?
It uses fall entry; the current page does not label the year.
How much patient-care experience is required?
At least 250 hours obtained after high school.
Is an interview required?
Yes, by invitation.
Is this the Manchester or Worcester program?
No. This page covers the distinct Boston MPAS.
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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