Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Clinic appointment access and fairness
Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: MPAS; 118 credits over seven semesters.
- Location: Toledo, Ohio.
- Entry: May 2027.
- Assessment: Acuity Insights plus an on-site interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Published competitive thresholds are 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPAs with no prerequisite below C. The GRE is required within five years; preferred results are published on the program page. MCAT and PA-CAT results are not used. There is no secondary application. Official program guide
Important dates
- April 2026: annual CASPA cycle opens.
- December 1, 2026: application materials due.
- July through January: interviews typically occur.
- May 2027: Class of 2029 begins.
How selection works
Complete verified files receive ongoing review. Eligible candidates complete Acuity Insights and an on-site interview before competitive offers are extended while seats remain. Patient-care experience is considered, but the current page does not state a target-cycle minimum. Official program guide
Interview details
Confirmed
Applicants who advance attend a virtual information session, complete required forms and Acuity Insights, and attend a required on-site interview. Official program guide
Not published
Exercises, count, duration, prompts, interviewer roles and file access, rubric, and quantitative weights are not published.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants who want an on-site Toledo program and are prepared for both Acuity and a campus interview. Check the current page for score and prerequisite expectations before applying. Official program guide
Practice and next step
Record one response to the featured scenario and review your judgment, empathy, and clarity. Make one adjustment and answer it again. Compare both attempts, then use Structured Interview Essentials to practise a second response under a shorter time limit.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mercy College of Ohio require an interview?
Yes. Eligible candidates must complete Acuity Insights and an on-site interview. Official program guide
When does the cohort begin?
The Class of 2029 begins in May 2027. Official program guide
Sources
Recommended preparation
Structured Interview Essentials
Build a repeatable spoken-answer loop across five common structured-interview skills: fair decisions, ethical reasoning, using feedback, teamwork under pressure, and explaining your motivation. Record each response once, choose the weakest one, review one observable weakness, and answer it again with one deliberate adjustment.
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