Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Use the confirmed interview format and cited admissions information below to decide what to practise next.
Quick facts
- Degree: MS-PAS; 28 months; Albemarle; January 2027; ARC-PA Probation.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, a 3.0 overall GPA, 3.2 prerequisite GPA, 3.0 last-60 GPA, 500 direct-care hours, 24 PA-shadowing hours and three recommendations. GRE, PA-CAT, MCAT and Casper are not required. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- December 1, 2026: verified deadline.
- January 2027: cohort entry.
- January 12: final-status target; year not printed.
How selection works
Relative application strength, academics, care, shadowing, recommendations, statement and interview performance inform admission. Review is rolling. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The required on-campus day includes an individual interview, Center for Health Sciences tour and current-student Q&A.
Not published
Interview dates, duration, prompts, interviewer file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Pfeiffer may suit applicants seeking a January-start programme with substantial clinical and shadowing prerequisites. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Deadline?
December 1, 2026.
Care minimum?
500 direct-care hours.
Accreditation?
ARC-PA Probation.
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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