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: MS; 28 months; 40 seats; January 2027; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need 3.0 overall and prerequisite GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, GRE, 500 care hours by entry and three recommendations. Official program
Important dates
- September 1, 2026: CASPA deadline.
- July 24-25, September 11 and September 25-26, 2026: interviews.
- January 2027: entry.
How selection works
A published point matrix weighs cumulative GPA, prerequisite GPA, GRE and direct-care quantity and quality before interview. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The program publishes 120 interview slots and four dated 2026 interview sessions.
Not published
Modality, location, format, duration, interviewer roles, assessment domains, rubric and post-interview weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
St. Bonaventure may suit applicants seeking a January-start program with transparent pre-interview scoring. 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
Deadline?
September 1, 2026.
GRE?
Required.
Care minimum?
500 hours by matriculation.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. The current page publishes 2026 interview dates, admits every January and closes September 1; together these identify January 2027 for this cycle. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued.
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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