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: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS); 24 months; Clinton.
- Cycle: 2026-27; April 1, 2027 deadline.
- Interview: structured and normally in person on campus.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor’s degree, 3.2 overall and science GPAs, completed prerequisites by July 31, GRE scores within five years, 200 healthcare hours, 50 PA-shadowing hours and three category-specific references. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: application period opens.
- April 1, 2027: CASPA deadline.
- Interviews: rolling; exact dates not published.
- Matriculation date: not published on the current admissions page.
How selection works
Rolling review and a structured competency interview evaluate profession commitment, communication, empathy, ethics, motivation, conflict management, resilience, service and mission fit. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Interviews are normally in person in Clinton; virtual delivery is exceptional. Interview scores and evaluator comments factor prominently, with decisions usually within two weeks.
Not published
Interview dates, station count, duration, interviewer file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
Presbyterian may suit applicants with documented care and shadowing who want a small residential programme and structured interview. 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?
April 1, 2027.
Care minimum?
200 healthcare and 50 PA-shadowing hours.
Interview?
Normally in person in Clinton.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. The admissions page explicitly labels the 2026-27 cycle and April 1, 2027 deadline. It does not publish a matriculation date, so the prior January 2027 claim was removed. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued.
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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