Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Allocate a limited same-day appointment
Practise making a fair, patient-safe recommendation when capacity is limited. Review whether you identify missing clinical information, avoid blaming either patient, explain your prioritization, and offer a workable alternative; then record again.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Science.
- Duration: 28 months and 100 credits.
- Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan.
- Start: January 6, 2027.
- Interview: in person, September through November 2026.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; next review TBD.
Admission requirements
Applicants need minimum 3.0 GPAs, 500 paid U.S. patient-care hours within four years, 16 shadowing hours with two PAs, Casper and the published academic preparation. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- August 1, 2026: application must be submitted and verified.
- August 15, 2026: supplemental fee due.
- August 28, 2026: interview invitations expected by this date.
- September-November 2026: interview period.
- November 2026: admission decisions.
- January 6, 2027: matriculation.
How selection works
Oakland uses a structured, point-based application score and adds interview performance for final selection. The official page does not publish every numerical component weight. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants attend an in-person interview between September and November 2026, and interview performance contributes to final selection.
Not published
Exact interview date, duration, structure, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and component weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Oakland may suit applicants with recent paid patient care, exposure to more than one PA and strong situational judgment for Casper and interview review. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to an ethical teamwork scenario. Review whether you balance safety, fairness and respectful communication. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 500 paid U.S. hours completed within four years of application.
Is Casper required?
Yes.
Where is the program?
Auburn Hills, Michigan.
What is the accreditation status?
The current ARC-PA directory lists 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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