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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 24 months.
- Location: Sewell, New Jersey.
- Inaugural class: Fall 2026.
- Admissions: rolling; current cycle dates are not published.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants use CASPA plus the Rowan supplemental and meet the published degree, GPA, prerequisite, 350 care-hour, 40 service-hour and recommendation requirements. Official program
Important dates
Current PA program
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Cycle-specific opening, verification, supplemental and interview dates are not published.
- The inaugural class began in Fall 2026.
Official application requirements
How selection works
An objective prescreen and faculty holistic review precede interview day; the committee then considers the full file and assessment activities. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Interview day includes an individual interview, written essay prompts, group problem-solving, presentations and a campus tour.
Not published
Current cycle dates, duration, interviewer roles, file access, prompt design, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions process
Who this program may suit
Rowan may suit applicants seeking a new Sewell program with explicit care and service 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
Is this separate from Rowan's DO and MD programs?
Yes.
What is the patient-care requirement?
Applicants need 350 recent direct patient-care hours.
Is there a published current-cycle deadline?
No. Rowan states that admissions are rolling but does not publish cycle-specific dates on the reviewed pages.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
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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