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: MSPAS; 25 months.
- Location: Dallas, Pennsylvania.
- Cohort: 25 students beginning July 2027.
- Interview: on campus with an individual faculty interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need an accredited bachelor's or graduate degree, minimum 3.2 overall and science GPAs, seven prerequisites within ten years at B or higher, 500 direct patient-care hours, and two letters. No GRE, GMAT, or MCAT is required. Official requirements
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- April 1, 2027: rolling-cycle deadline.
- June 1, 2027: all admission criteria due.
- July 2027: Cohort 2029 begins.
How selection works
Initial scoring rewards stronger GPAs, prerequisite grades, patient-care hours, PA shadowing, military service, and specified institutional ties. After interview, the program evaluates PA-role understanding, patient care, preparation, communication, maturity, professionalism, and integrity. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
Interview day is on campus and includes a programme overview and Q&A, an individual PA-faculty interview, and a facility tour. Official requirements
Not published
Dates, duration, interviewer file access, prompts, rubric, and quantitative final weights are not published.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a small, July-start cohort who can document strong prerequisite performance and direct patient care. Rolling review means a complete file may receive attention before the final deadline. Official requirements
Practice and next step
Record one response to the featured scenario. Review whether your answer shows preparation, communication, and sound judgment. Make one adjustment and answer it again, then compare both attempts before continuing through Structured Interview Essentials.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Misericordia PA interview in person?
Yes. The program confirms an on-campus day with an individual faculty interview. Official requirements
How many patient-care hours are required?
Applicants need 500 direct patient-care hours. Official requirements
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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