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 Studies.
- Duration: 24 months, six trimesters and 110 credits.
- Delivery: hybrid; Seneca Falls campus, synchronous online study and clinical rotations.
- Start: September 7, 2027.
- Maximum cohort: 40.
- Interview: virtual small-group and individual sessions.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; next review TBD.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor’s degree, 3.2 cumulative and BCP GPAs, B-or-better prerequisites, 500 patient-care hours and three category-specific recommendations. Official program
Important dates
- April 1, 2027: completed CASPA application deadline for September 2027 admission; the official policy uses April 1 each cycle.
- August 2027: degree and outstanding prerequisites due.
- September 7, 2027: published start.
How selection works
Screening rewards stronger GPAs, four-year science work, references, PA knowledge, preparation, patient-centred commitment, professionalism and interpersonal skills. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Virtual interview day includes a group opening and Q&A, a candidate small-group session, an individual program-team interview and closing Q&A.
Not published
Dates, duration, group size, interviewer count, file access, prompts, rubric and final weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Northeast may suit applicants comfortable with a hybrid model who can reassess a new provisional program before entry. 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
When does the 2027 cohort begin?
September 7, 2027.
What is the deadline?
April 1 under the current CASPA process.
What is the interview modality?
Virtual, with small-group and individual components.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; the next review is TBD.
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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