Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Allocate a limited same-day appointment
Practise making a fair, patient-safe recommendation when capacity is limited. Review whether you identify missing clinical information, avoid blaming either patient, explain your prioritization, and offer a workable alternative; then record again.
Quick facts
- Awards: MDC BAS plus affiliated NSU Master of Health Science.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Miami Medical Campus.
- Entry: May 2027.
- Assessment: written essay and oral interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, C-or-better prerequisites, minimum 3.0 cumulative and natural-science GPAs, three references (one PA and two faculty or healthcare professionals), PA-CAT scores of at least 505 on every component, HSC 0003/L or an approved waiver, CASPA and the MDC supplemental. A score of 525 or higher is preferred. Healthcare experience is strongly recommended but has no minimum. Official admissions
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- September 15, 2026: last PA-CAT date.
- October 1, 2026: verified CASPA, documents and MDC supplemental due.
- June–December 2026: essays and interviews.
- February 1, 2027: target for offers.
- May 2027: MDC program begins.
How selection works
Selected applicants complete a 30-minute written essay and oral interview. The committee combines application and assessment scores, selects in stages and ranks ten alternates. Exact component weights are not public. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Selection includes a 30-minute written essay and an oral interview.
Not published
Oral-interview modality, location, panel size, duration, evaluator roles, prompts, file access, rubric and component weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This program may suit Miami-area applicants comfortable with a linked MDC/NSU award structure and a program on ARC-PA Probation. The October 2027 review remains a material tradeoff. Official accreditation
Practice and next step
Record a first response allocating a limited same-day appointment. Review whether your criteria are fair, clinically relevant and clearly explained. Record it again and compare your structure and judgment.
Frequently asked questions
What degrees do graduates receive?
An MDC BAS plus an affiliated NSU Master of Health Science.
Is PA-CAT required?
Yes. Each component must be at least 505 for consideration; 525 or higher receives preference.
Is healthcare experience required?
It is strongly recommended, but no minimum number of hours is required.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA currently lists the program on Probation with an October 2027 review.
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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