Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Clinic appointment access and fairness
Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: MSPAS; 27 months.
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Entry: August 2027.
- Interview: required and invitation only; format unpublished.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need an accredited bachelor's degree, 3.0 overall and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, at least 250 patient-care hours, GRE or MCAT results within five years, and two recommendations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Official admissions guide
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- October 1, 2026: application deadline.
- August 2027: cohort begins.
- Interview and final-decision dates: not published.
How selection works
Interview selection considers GPAs, testing, patient care, PA shadowing, service, and prerequisite completion. Final review also considers academics, service, professionalism, interpersonal skills, recommendations, and resilience. Official admissions guide
Interview details
Confirmed
A by-invitation interview is required before admission. Official admissions guide
Not published
The target-cycle dates, modality, location, encounters, duration, prompts, interviewer roles and file access, rubric, weights, and decision calendar are not published.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking an August-start Columbus program who meet the published GPA, testing, and patient-care thresholds. Because the interview format is unknown, prepare flexible, structured spoken answers rather than assuming a specific format. Official admissions guide
Practice and next step
Record one response to the featured scenario. Review your structure and evidence, make one adjustment, and answer it again. Compare both attempts, then work through Structured Interview Essentials so your preparation remains useful across an unpublished interview format.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio Dominican require an interview?
Yes. The program confirms a required invitation-only interview. Official admissions guide
Is there a supplemental application?
No supplemental application is required for the current cycle. Official application page
Sources
Recommended preparation
Structured Interview Essentials
Build a repeatable spoken-answer loop across five common structured-interview skills: fair decisions, ethical reasoning, using feedback, teamwork under pressure, and explaining your motivation. Record each response once, choose the weakest one, review one observable weakness, and answer it again with one deliberate adjustment.
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