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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Sites: Omaha and Kearney under one program.
- Seats: about 50 in Omaha and 16 in Kearney.
- Entry: mid-August.
- Deadline: September 1, 2026.
- Interview: MMI; interview campus does not determine attendance campus.
- Review: not rolling; most selections follow all interviews.
Official admission requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree before August matriculation, required prerequisites completed with transcripts by July 15 and at least 20 hours of documented PA career exploration. UNMC does not require or use GRE scores. Official admission requirements
Important dates
- April 24 or April 30, 2026: the current timetable conflicts on the opening date.
- August 1, 2026: suggested CASPA submission.
- September 1, 2026: final application deadline.
- Late September or early October: interview notice.
- October through November 2026: tentative interviews.
- Mid-August: recurring matriculation.
How selection works
UNMC conducts holistic, non-rolling review. More than 85% of selections are made after all interviews. About 50 Omaha and 16 Kearney seats are anticipated each year; exact scoring weights are not public. Official admission requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete an MMI during October or November. Interviews occur at Omaha and Kearney with equal admission opportunity, and the interview campus does not bind the attendance campus.
Not published
Exact dates, delivery mode, station count, duration, prompts, interviewer file access, rubric and component weights are not public. Official admission requirements
Who this program may suit
UNMC may suit applicants open to Omaha or Kearney who are prepared for structured MMI assessment. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to an ethical care scenario. Review whether you identify stakeholders, explain tradeoffs and choose a safe next step. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Are Omaha and Kearney separate programs?
No. One program admits to both sites.
Is GRE required?
No; UNMC does not require or use it.
What is the interview format?
MMI.
When does the program start?
The timetable publishes a recurring mid-August start without attaching the next year.
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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