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 Medical Science in Physician Associate Medicine.
- Duration: 24 months, 98 credits.
- Location: West Haven, Connecticut.
- Entry: August 2027, second cohort.
- Interview: in person with interviews, writing and team activity.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, C-or-better prerequisites, 750 paid U.S. direct-care hours and three recommendations including one licensed clinician. GRE is not required. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required. Official admissions
Important dates
- June 1, 2026: CASPA opened.
- January 15, 2027: complete-application deadline.
- August 2027: second cohort begins.
Accepted applicants have 14 days to respond and pay a $1,000 deposit. Official admissions
How selection works
The published holistic rubric considers academics, care experience, resilience, mission fit, writing and recommendations. Application and interview-day scores inform the final decision; component weights are not public. Official admissions appendix
Interview details
Confirmed
Campus assessment includes two traditional interviews with two interviewers each, a written clinical-ethics exercise and a timed team activity.
Not published
Exact dates, durations, prompts beyond the ethics theme, evaluator file access and component weights are not public. Official admissions appendix
Who this program may suit
This new program may suit applicants comfortable joining an early cohort and demonstrating ethical reasoning and teamwork in a multi-part campus assessment. Provisional accreditation and limited outcomes remain material tradeoffs. Official accreditation announcement
Practice and next step
Record a first response allocating a limited same-day appointment. Review whether you identify stakeholders, use fair criteria and explain a safe next step. Record it again and compare your reasoning and clarity.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the first cohort?
No. August 2027 is the second cohort.
Is the program accredited?
It currently holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
What happens at the interview?
Two interviews, ethics writing and a timed team activity 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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