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: MS in PA Studies; 27 months; Alliance; May 2027 entry.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued.
Official program · ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, 3.0 overall, science and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better current prerequisites, GRE, 40 PA-shadowing hours and three references. Patient care is preferred. Mount Union's current page conflicts on whether shadowing is due at application or matriculation; confirm the timing directly before applying. Official program
Important dates
- October 1, 2026: CASPA deadline.
- May 2027: programme entry.
- Interview timing: not published.
How selection works
Application review considers academics, GRE, shadowing, references, patient-care experience and interview. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
A traditional post-CASPA interview is required for selected applicants.
Not published
Date, modality, location, structure, duration, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Mount Union may suit applicants with documented PA shadowing seeking a May-start Alliance 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?
October 1, 2026.
GRE?
Required.
Shadowing?
40 PA hours are listed, but completion timing conflicts.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. The live page confirms the cycle and requirements but contradicts itself on when 40 shadowing hours are due. This guide makes that conflict explicit and directs applicants to confirm timing. ARC-PA lists Continued status.
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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