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 and 144 credits.
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida.
- Cohort: up to 60.
- Start: recurring late May.
- Deadline: January 15.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued after July 2026 review; next comprehensive review July 2036.
- Accreditation follow-up: reports are due November 9, 2026 and February 15, 2027.
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. Health-care experience receives preference. Official program
Important dates
- January 15: CASPA, GRE and required materials due.
- September through February: typical interviews.
- Late May: recurring classes start.
The official page publishes this recurring route without naming the next entry year. Official Jacksonville program
How selection works
Jacksonville uses holistic review and an invitation-only personal interview. Published domains include academics, health-care experience, employment, communication, motivation, resilience, judgment and professionalism. Exact weights are not public. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete a personal interview during the program interview season.
Not published
Current modality, location, format, duration, evaluator count and roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
This separately accredited Jacksonville program may suit applicants seeking a residential Florida route who can evaluate its Continued status together with the required 2026 and 2027 ARC-PA reports. Official Jacksonville program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example shows motivation, resilience and role understanding. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville separately accredited?
Yes. It has its own application and ARC-PA identity.
What is the interview format?
A personal interview is confirmed; current delivery mechanics are not public.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued after the July 2026 review. Follow-up reports are due in November 2026 and February 2027.
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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