Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Resolve a disagreement on the care team
Practise resolving disagreement without dismissing either colleague. Review whether you clarify the clinical risk, invite both perspectives, protect the patient, and name a practical next step; then record again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degrees: MSPAS and MPH in one mandatory joint curriculum.
- Duration: 33 months.
- Study: full time; curricular delivery varies by course.
- Location: Mare Island, Vallejo, California.
- Interview: Zoom with one-on-one and group interactions.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review October 2029.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a completed bachelor's degree, all prerequisites, degree conferral and at least 1,000 patient-care hours at CASPA submission; minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs; C-or-better prerequisites; and three recommendations including a clinician and supervisor. GRE is not required. Prior-MPH holders are ineligible because the curriculum is fixed. Official requirements
Important dates
- September through April: rolling interview window.
- November 1: recurring application and materials deadline.
- October 31: MOU applicant names and CASPA IDs due.
- Following fall: target matriculation.
The current page publishes this recurring route without attaching a year to the November deadline. Official admissions page
How selection works
Phase one confirms minimum requirements and prioritizes substantial patient care, second-language fluency, primary-care or community-health experience and veteran status. Phase two reviews academics, letters, service, mission and public-health commitment. Decisions normally arrive within about three weeks after interview. Exact weights are not public. Official admissions page
Interview details
Confirmed
All interviews use Zoom and include both one-on-one and group interactions.
Not published
Exact dates, session duration, interview count, group size, prompts, interviewer file access, rubric and component weights are not public. Official admissions page
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants who want PA and public-health training together and can show service to communities with limited access to care. It is not suitable for applicants who already hold an MPH or want a standalone PA degree. Official academics page
Practice and next step
Record a first response to a care-team disagreement. Review your listening, public-health perspective and patient-centered decision. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MPH optional?
No. Students earn both degrees through one fixed joint curriculum.
When is the application due?
The current recurring deadline is November 1.
How much patient care is required?
At least 1,000 hours completed before submission.
What is the interview format?
Zoom interviews with one-on-one and group interactions.
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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