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: Orlando, Florida.
- Cohort: up to 64.
- Start: late May; the current page does not label the year.
- Interview: invitation-only personal interview; mechanics are not public.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next validation review is approximately April 2034.
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: recurring CASPA, GRE and required-material deadline.
- September-February: typical interview season.
- Late May: classes begin.
- Entry year: not labelled on the current page.
How selection works
Orlando uses holistic review and an invitation-only personal interview. Published domains include PA motivation, interpersonal skills, role knowledge, health-care experience and academics. 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 Orlando program may suit applicants who want a residential Florida program and can explain PA motivation and relevant health-care experience. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether you connect your experience to role understanding and patient care. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando separately accredited?
Yes. It has its own application and ARC-PA identity.
What is its current accreditation status?
The current program page says Accreditation-Continued, with an approximate April 2034 validation review.
What is the interview format?
A personal interview is confirmed; 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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