Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Resolve a disagreement on the care team
Practise resolving disagreement without dismissing either colleague. Review whether you clarify the clinical risk, invite both perspectives, protect the patient, and name a practical next step; then record again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Health Science with PA certificate.
- Duration: 27 months, 94 credits.
- Location: North Haven, Connecticut.
- Graduate cohort: 54 seats, including ELMPA feeder students.
- Interview: on campus.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.20 overall, science and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 2,000 direct-care hours in the U.S. or Canada, three to five recommendations, supplemental writing and Casper. GRE and MCAT are not required. Official admissions
Important dates
- September 1: Complete CASPA application, prerequisites and Casper due.
- August–November: on-campus interviews.
- After August interviews: decisions may begin.
The current page does not attach these recurring dates to an explicit 2027 matriculation date. Official admissions
How selection works
Holistic review considers academics, rigor, direct care, shadowing, service, leadership, narratives, recommendations and Casper. Final admission reflects the application and on-campus assessment. Exact weights are not public. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Top candidates attend on-campus interviews and activities with faculty, alumni and community partners.
Not published
The number and type of exercises, duration, prompts, evaluator roles, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with substantial direct-care experience who want an interprofessional North Haven campus and can show collaboration in a campus assessment. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to a care-team disagreement. Review whether you acknowledge both perspectives, protect the patient and propose a workable next step. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much direct patient care is required?
At least 2,000 hours.
Is Casper required?
Yes, by September 1.
What happens during the interview?
An on-campus assessment is confirmed, but exercise-level mechanics are not public.
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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