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; 26 months; North Philadelphia; traditional graduate route; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Published requirements include a U.S. or Canadian bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, three specified letters and 400 patient-contact hours before interview. GRE and MCAT scores are optional and do not affect completion status. Official program
Important dates
- December 1: recommended recurring submission target.
- January 15: recurring completed-and-verified deadline.
- Entry year: not claimed because the official requirements page retains a stale May 2025 degree-completion line.
How selection works
Rolling review considers the complete application, two personal interviews, interview-day activities and all assessment tools. A seat deposit is due after acceptance. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Invitees complete two personal interviews, a programme overview and a current-student meeting.
Not published
The current entry year, interview dates, modality, location, duration, interviewer roles, file access, prompts, scoring and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Temple may suit applicants with documented patient contact who want a traditional programme embedded in an academic medical school. 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?
January 15 under the recurring calendar.
Care minimum?
400 patient-contact hours before interview.
Interview?
Two personal interviews.
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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