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-PA; Memphis; January 2027; cohort 30; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, completed C-or-better prerequisites, three letters and PA-CAT scores. GRE is not required, and no care or shadowing minimum is published. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST: verified deadline.
- July 27, August 24 and September 28, 2026: interview windows.
- August 6, September 3 and October 8, 2026: corresponding decisions.
- January 2027: entry.
How selection works
Holistic review considers academics, PA-CAT, healthcare and shadowing, maturity, PA knowledge, underserved service, communication, research, leadership and community contribution. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
UTHSC publishes three interview windows and corresponding decision dates for the January 2027 class.
Not published
Interview modality, format, duration, interviewer roles, file access, prompts, scoring and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
UTHSC may suit applicants seeking a small Memphis cohort with a clearly dated cycle and no care-hour minimum. 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.
Test?
PA-CAT required; GRE not required.
Care minimum?
None published.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. UTHSC explicitly publishes the 2026-27 cycle, January 2027 matriculation, three interview dates and three decision dates. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with an April 2027 review.
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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