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
- Degree: Master of Science in Medicine.
- Duration: 30 months.
- Location: Clinton, Mississippi.
- Entry: May 2027.
- Cohort: maximum 42.
- Interview: on-campus multiple mini interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next validation review March 2034.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, required science prerequisites and GRE scores. No more than two prerequisites may be outstanding during the spring before matriculation. The program recommends about 1,000 direct-care hours but does not require a fixed amount. Official FAQ
Important dates
- September onward: interviews begin and continue until seats are filled.
- January 15, 2027: CASPA verification and all admissions materials due.
- May 2027: the entering class matriculates.
How selection works
Selected applicants progress from application review to an on-campus MMI. Public pages do not publish the final application-versus-interview weights. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants attend an on-campus multiple mini interview.
Not published
Current dates, station count and duration, prompts, rater roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official FAQ
Who this program may suit
Mississippi Christian may suit applicants seeking a Clinton-based PA program who are prepared for an on-campus MMI and can verify the target cohort directly. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to an ethical resource-allocation scenario. Review whether you identify stakeholders, explain tradeoffs and protect patient welfare. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is this still Mississippi College?
The institution became Mississippi Christian University on June 1, 2026.
Is May 2027 confirmed?
Yes. The current program page is accepting applications for May 2027.
How large is the class?
The maximum is 42 beginning with May 2027.
What is the interview format?
An on-campus multiple mini interview.
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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