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 Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 28 months.
- Location: West Hartford, Connecticut.
- Entry: January 2027.
- Selection: published 100-point model.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 1,000 recent direct-care hours and three professional recommendations. GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT are not considered. Official admissions
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opened.
- September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: verified CASPA and $50 fee due.
- December 20, 2026: degree and prerequisites complete.
- January 5, 2027: orientation.
- January 11, 2027: classes begin.
Review and offers are rolling. Official admissions
How selection works
USJ publishes a 100-point model: cumulative GPA 10, prerequisite GPA 10, CASPA review 30, interviews 30, group activity 15 and essay 5. Exact internal rubrics and thresholds are not public. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Interview, group activity and essay components contribute 30, 15 and 5 points respectively.
Not published
Current modality, location, number, duration, prompts, evaluator roles, file access, component rubrics and thresholds are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants who want a January-start West Hartford program and value a comparatively transparent high-level selection model. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to a care-team disagreement. Review whether you listen, name the patient-safety concern and propose a collaborative resolution. Record it again and compare your structure and tone.
Frequently asked questions
How much direct patient care is required?
At least 1,000 hours within the prior five years.
Are admissions tests required?
GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT are neither required nor considered.
Does USJ publish selection weights?
Yes, at the component level, but not the underlying rubrics.
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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