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 Medical Science in Physician Assistant.
- Duration: 27 months, 144 credits.
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida.
- Cohort: up to 60.
- Start: late May.
- Interview season: September through February.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review April 2028.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, GRE within five years and exactly two recommendations: one PA and one other qualifying clinician. Direct care is preferred, not required. Official program
Important dates
- January 15: CASPA, GRE and required materials are due.
- September through February: typical interview season.
- Late May: classes begin.
How selection works
Fort Myers uses separate holistic review followed by an invitation-only personal interview. Published domains include academics, health-care experience, communication, PA-role knowledge, stress management and mission alignment. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete an invitation-only personal interview, normally during September through February.
Assessment
Fort Myers assesses academics, health-care experience, interpersonal communication, PA-role knowledge, stress management and mission alignment.
Not published
Delivery mode, location, structure, count, duration, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official NSU admissions
Who this program may suit
This separately accredited Fort Myers program may suit applicants seeking a rolling Florida admissions process who can show academic readiness and clear PA-role motivation. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your clinical exposure supports your understanding of the role. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Myers the same as NSU's other PA campuses?
No. Each NSU PA location has separate admission and accreditation.
When is the deadline?
January 15.
Is direct patient care required?
No fixed minimum is published, though relevant experience receives greater consideration.
What is the interview format?
A personal interview is required, but mechanics are not public.
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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