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 Science: Physician Assistant.
- Location: Whittier, California.
- Start: September 7, 2027.
- Interview: required for competitive applicants; delivery mechanics are not public.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review October 2030.
- Program duration: not cleanly published with the current cycle.
Admission requirements
Applicants need an eligible U.S. bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall, 3.2 BCP and 3.2 core-prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 1,000 paid healthcare hours at submission and three evaluations. Published GRE benchmarks are preferences, not a stated requirement. Official requirements
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: cycle opened.
- January 15, 2027: CASPA submission and verification deadline.
- April 2027: waitlist or denial status target for other applicants.
- September 7, 2027: cohort matriculates.
- Second week of classes: latest possible waitlist offers. Official requirements
How selection works
Applications meeting minimums receive competitive preference-based review. Published domains include academics, healthcare, leadership, volunteering, professional awareness, compassion, integrity, accountability, initiative, humility and grit. Exact thresholds and weights are not public. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
Competitive applicants are invited to interview before final admission decisions.
Not published
Current dates, delivery mode, location, count, duration, exercises, prompts, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and quantitative weight are not public. Official requirements
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with substantial paid healthcare experience who meet the higher BCP and core-prerequisite GPA thresholds and can show professionalism and service alignment. Official requirements
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your healthcare, service and professional evidence is specific. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Fall 2027 cohort start?
September 7, 2027.
How much healthcare experience is required?
One thousand paid hours at submission.
Is the GRE required?
The current page publishes GRE preference benchmarks, not a stated requirement.
What is the interview format?
An interview is required for competitive applicants, but current mechanics are not public.
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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