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 in PA Studies; two years and 82 credits; hybrid; Spring 2027; ARC-PA Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 overall and prerequisite-science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 500 direct patient-care hours, three specified letters and two hybrid-program essays. GRE is not required. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- August 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: verified deadline.
- September 2026: online interviews.
- October 2026: decisions.
- Spring 2027: entry.
How selection works
Top-rated files advance to interview. A composite pre- and post-interview score informs acceptance, waitlist ranking or denial. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Online assessment includes an individual interview and group exercise. Published domains include adaptability, conflict, professional knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, collaboration, cultural humility, ethics and professionalism.
Not published
Exact counts, duration, platform, prompts, file access, rubric and numeric weighting are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Pitt Hybrid may suit applicants who need distance didactic delivery and can attend required hands-on immersions and national clinical placements. 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?
August 1, 2026.
Care minimum?
500 hours.
Is this Pitt on-campus?
No. It is a separately accredited hybrid programme.
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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