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: MMS; 25 months; Elkins Park; class capacity 50; ARC-PA Continued under the legacy Salus listing.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, three letters, 300 direct-patient-care hours and 20 PA-shadowing hours. Prerequisites require C or better and generally fall within ten years. Official program
Important dates
- April: recurring CASPA processing begins.
- December 1: recurring deadline before enrollment year.
- July onward: rolling interviews.
- Fall entry: exact 2027 contract is not labelled.
How selection works
Holistic review considers academics, motivation, experience, achievements, essays, letters and communication. Offers may begin in August and continue as seats fill. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The default interview is on the Elkins Park campus; an online interview may be available on request. The visit includes admissions discussion, campus tour and faculty and student interaction.
Not published
Exact Fall 2027 dates, modality availability, duration, interviewer composition, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Salus at Drexel may suit applicants seeking an Elkins Park programme with early clinical exposure and rolling review. 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 Drexel CNHP?
No. Salus at Drexel is a separately accredited Elkins Park programme.
Deadline?
December 1 under the recurring rule.
Care minimum?
300 hours.
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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