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: MMSc; seven semesters; Provo; annual September 1 deadline; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need qualifying GPAs and prerequisites, GRE scores, at least 250 direct-patient-contact hours and documented references and experiences. Up to nine prerequisite credits may be planned or in progress, with B-or-better completion required. Official program
Important dates
- Mid-April: recurring CASPA opening.
- September 1: recurring deadline.
- Interviews and programme start: exact current-cycle dates not published.
How selection works
The published application rubric assigns 55% to academic strength, 25% to healthcare experience and references, and 20% to social engagement. Highest-scoring candidates receive interview invitations. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
On-campus selection includes two panel interviews and one monitored group activity, plus an information session, campus tour and student interaction.
Not published
Exact interview dates, component duration, prompts, file access, scoring scale and final application-versus-interview weighting are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
RMU may suit applicants seeking a Provo programme with transparent pre-interview weighting and substantial clinical-experience expectations. 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?
September 1 under the annual rule.
Care minimum?
250 direct-patient-contact hours.
Interview?
Two panels and a group activity on campus.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. RMU publishes an annual mid-April-to-September 1 application cycle, its quantitative screening rubric and fall interviews. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with a January 2029 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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