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: MS Health Sciences in PA Studies; 27 months; Philadelphia main and Suwanee distant campus; June 2027 entry.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued; next review January 2028.
Official program · ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need an eligible U.S., Canadian or U.K. bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, three letters including one clinician, and at least 200 patient or healthcare hours. No standardized test is required except applicable English testing. For the 2027-28 academic year, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- December 1, 2026: CASPA completed and verified deadline.
- December 15, 2026: PCOM fee and materials deadline.
- August 2026-February 2027: typical rolling interview period.
- June 2027: entry.
How selection works
Applicants choose and pay for Philadelphia, Suwanee or both application tracks. Each campus committee considers academics, preparation, care, recommendations, writing and required interview performance. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
A required interview is part of the rolling process, and decisions usually follow within about five weeks.
Not published
Interview modality, location, format, duration, interviewer composition, file access, prompts, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
PCOM may suit applicants seeking one established programme with a choice between the Philadelphia main campus and Suwanee distant campus. 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, with PCOM materials due December 15.
Are Philadelphia and Suwanee separate programmes?
No. They are application tracks within one accredited programme.
Care minimum?
200 hours.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. The current application page controls both campus tracks, the June 2027 cycle and the 2027-28 citizenship restriction. ARC-PA lists one Continued programme with a distant-campus marker and a January 2028 review.
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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