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: MSPAS; 28 months and 108 credits; Milligan; January start; cohort 26; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite-science GPAs, 300 direct-care or observation hours, GRE composite of at least 289, three references and B-or-better live-lab prerequisites. Official program
Important dates
- Last Thursday of April: recurring CASPA opening.
- September 1: verified deadline.
- During and after the cycle: interviews.
- Following January: start; entry year is not explicitly labelled.
How selection works
Rolling holistic review considers cumulative and prerequisite GPA, care, references, statement and GRE performance. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected candidates attend a face-to-face on-site interview, including a personal interview with principal PA faculty.
Not published
The exact entry year, interview dates, duration, exercises, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Milligan may suit applicants who meet its GRE and experience thresholds and prefer a small, on-campus January-start programme. 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?
September 1.
Experience minimum?
300 care or observation hours.
Interview?
Face to face on campus.
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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