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 in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Credits: 84.
- Location: Queens, New York.
- Delivery: in person.
- Patient-care experience: 200 hours at submission.
- Interview: required for selected applicants.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review January 2033.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 200 patient-care hours, three recommendations and a $100 supplemental fee. Up to three prerequisites may remain outstanding at application and must be completed by the spring before matriculation. Official program
Important dates
- April 30: the recurring CASPA cycle opens.
- October 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET: verified application deadline.
- Spring before matriculation: outstanding prerequisites must be complete.
- July 1: completion transcripts are due before matriculation.
How selection works
Review applies published minimums and preferences for competitive science GPA and limited prerequisite repeats before interview. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete a required admissions interview.
Not published
The dates, delivery mode, location, structure, duration, interviewer roles, domains, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
St. John’s may suit applicants seeking an urban Queens program with an underserved-community mission. 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
When is the application deadline?
October 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
How much patient-care experience is required?
At least 200 hours at submission.
Can prerequisites be outstanding?
Up to three may remain at application and must be completed by the spring before matriculation.
What is the interview format?
The program requires an interview but does not publish its mechanics.
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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