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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 27 months, 122 credits.
- Location: Parker, Colorado.
- Cohort: up to 48.
- Health-care experience: 1,000 paid hours within five years.
- Interview: Zoom, with two individual interviews and one group interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review April 2033.
Admission requirements
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a U.S. bachelor's degree, at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, 1,000 paid health-care hours within five years and three references. Specific prerequisites are recommended, not required. Official admissions
Important dates
- Late April: CASPA opens.
- September 1: CASPA must be submitted and verified; the RVU fee is also required.
- Late August: orientation and classes normally begin.
How selection works
RVU reviews service, academics, health-care experience, references and potential contribution to the profession. It interviews about 150–200 applicants for up to 48 seats and makes rolling offers until the class fills. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Interviews are on Zoom and include two individual interviews, one group interview and time with current students.
Not published
Exact dates, durations, prompts, group mechanics, evaluator roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a full-time Parker program whose paid health-care experience and service record support a collaborative PA role. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to a care-team disagreement. Review whether you listen, clarify the shared goal and propose a safe next step. Record it again and compare your collaboration and concision.
Frequently asked questions
When is the application deadline?
CASPA must be submitted and verified by September 1.
Are fixed prerequisites required?
No. RVU recommends relevant sciences but does not require a fixed prerequisite list.
How many health-care hours are required?
At least 1,000 paid hours within five years.
Is the interview virtual?
Yes. Current interviews are on Zoom.
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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