Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Allocate a limited same-day appointment
Practise making a fair, patient-safe recommendation when capacity is limited. Review whether you identify missing clinical information, avoid blaming either patient, explain your prioritization, and offer a workable alternative; then record again.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Medicine.
- Duration: 27 months, 112 credits.
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Cohort: up to 48.
- Interview: on-campus MMI.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, three letters and Casper. GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT are not required. Official admissions
Important dates
- Late April 2026: CASPA opens.
- January 15, 2027: recurring verified-CASPA and Casper deadline for 2027 matriculation.
- February 2027: interviews.
- By March 1, 2027: initial offers.
- Late August 2027: program begins.
The official page states recurring matriculation-year dates rather than printing each year. Official admissions
How selection works
Pre-interview ranking combines adjusted GPAs, Casper and holistic faculty review. Interview performance then contributes to the final rank order for offers and waitlist movement. Exact component weights are not public. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants attend an on-campus multiple mini-interview with several stations. UT says the assessment covers Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability and Leadership.
Not published
Current station count, station duration, prompts, interviewer roles, file access, component rubric, Casper threshold and quantitative weights are not public. Official admissions page
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a structured, non-rolling admissions process who can demonstrate sound judgment, collaboration and leadership in an MMI. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response allocating a limited same-day appointment. Review whether your criteria are fair, clinically relevant and clearly explained. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Casper required?
Yes. It contributes to pre-interview ranking.
Is the interview an MMI?
Yes, on campus in February.
Is the deadline explicitly dated 2027?
The page gives January 15 of the matriculation year, which maps to 2027 entry.
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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