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: MMSc in Physician Associate Studies.
- Length and location: 27 months in Oxford, Ohio.
- Entry: recurring May start; cohort year not labelled.
- Interview: rolling panel interview, June through January.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, 3.0 cumulative and natural-science GPAs, current C-or-better prerequisites, the GRE with no published minimum score, 400 documented patient-care hours, 40 documented PA-shadowing hours, and three references. Official admissions page
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- December 1: deadline.
- May: following-year start.
- Target cohort year: not labelled.
How selection works
Holistic review covers academics, references, service, communication, integrity, professionalism, compassion, experience and motivation, with published preference factors. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected candidates complete a panel interview assessing readiness for intensive medical education.
Not published
Date, modality, location, panel size, duration, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Miami may suit applicants seeking a newer Oxford programme with significant care and shadowing expectations. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Deadline?
December 1 under the annual rule.
Is the GRE required?
Yes. Miami publishes no minimum score and does not accept a substitute. Official admissions page
Care minimum?
400 patient-care hours plus 40 PA-shadowing hours.
Accreditation?
ARC-PA Provisional.
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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