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: 27 months.
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland.
- Entry: Fall 2027.
- Admissions: rolling.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
The program favors a completed degree, higher GPAs, completed recent prerequisites, at least 500 patient-care hours, 24 PA-shadowing hours and three strong recommendations. Published waiver review may apply to specified academic exceptions. Official admission
Important dates
- May 1, 2026: current page says applications open for Fall 2027.
- Rolling review: applications continue while seats remain.
- Fall 2027: entry; exact start and final deadline are not clearly published.
- Source caveat: an embedded paragraph still says May 2025/Fall 2026 and is treated as stale prior-cycle copy, not the current contract.
How selection works
Review favors completed preparation, stronger GPAs, care and shadowing, recommendations and institutional fit. Exact screening weights and the final committee calculation are not public. Official admission
Interview details
Confirmed
The current admissions process uses applicant interviews.
Not published
Current-cycle dates, modality, location, duration, structure, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admission
Who this program may suit
NDMU may suit applicants with completed prerequisites, substantial patient care, PA shadowing and evidence of compassionate professional service. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your care and shadowing examples prove role understanding. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply for Fall 2027?
On or after May 1, 2026.
How much patient care is favored?
At least 500 hours.
Is the interview format published?
No, the current public page does not describe it.
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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