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 Medical Science.
- Duration: 28 months, seven semesters.
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Entry: Spring 2027 cycle closed.
- Interview: required by invitation.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall and 2.9 natural-science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, Casper, 1,000 direct-care hours and three specified references. GRE is optional. Official admissions
Important dates
- Spring 2027: current cycle is closed.
- March 2026: last eligible Casper date shown for the closed cycle.
- November 1, 2026: Spring 2028 cycle opens.
The live page no longer publishes the exact Spring 2027 opening or final deadline. Official admissions
How selection works
Qualified complete files may be invited to interview. Mercer publishes consideration for military service, first-generation status, economic disadvantage, medically underserved background and Mercer connections. Exact current weights are not public. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
A required interview may follow complete-file review.
Not published
The closed target-cycle dates, modality, location, structure, duration, prompts, evaluator roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This page is most useful as a closed-cycle reference. Future applicants should use the Spring 2028 cycle and verify new interview details before relying on this timeline. Official admissions
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your clinical example supports the choice. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spring 2027 still open?
No. Mercer says that cycle is closed.
When does the next cycle open?
November 1, 2026 for Spring 2028.
What was the interview format?
The current page does not retain those details.
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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