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: Master of Science in Physician Assistant.
- Duration: three years and 95 credits.
- Location: West Long Branch, New Jersey.
- Cohort: 30 students.
- Entry: fall only; the current page does not label the year.
- Interview: individual faculty interviews and a written social-justice statement.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review January 2029.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPAs, B-minus prerequisites, 200 direct-care hours, GRE and three specified references. Official program
Important dates
- September 1: recommended CASPA submission date.
- October 1: application must be verified and complete.
- Fall entry only: current official pages do not label the year.
How selection works
Faculty select interviewees from complete files and make rolling decisions after assessing the application and interview day. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Interview day includes individual faculty interviews, a written social-justice statement, program overview and student session.
Not published
Exact dates, modality, interview duration, file access, scoring rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Monmouth may suit applicants seeking a small graduate cohort with explicit care, GRE and interview-day writing requirements. 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
Direct-care minimum?
200 hours.
GRE?
Required within five years.
Interview day?
Faculty interviews and a written statement are confirmed.
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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