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.
- Duration: 28 months.
- Location: Middletown, New York.
- Entry: recurring January start.
- Deadline: December 1.
- Patient care: 200 direct-contact hours.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; final provisional review September 2026.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, 200 direct-care hours and three references including a PA. Official program
Important dates
- December 1: recurring verified deadline.
- January: recurring cohort start.
The official page does not attach the next January start to a calendar year. Official admissions
How selection works
Review considers statement quality, references, academics, healthcare experience, optional PA shadowing, leadership and interview. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The personal interview assesses PA-role understanding, motivation, maturity, intellectual qualities, insight and interpersonal skills.
Not published
Dates, modality, location, duration, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Touro Middletown may suit applicants seeking a daytime January-start graduate route who are comfortable with the program's current Provisional status and upcoming final review. Official admissions
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
What is the deadline?
December 1.
How much patient care is required?
Two hundred direct-contact hours.
What is the interview format?
A personal interview is confirmed; current delivery mechanics are not public.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional, with a final provisional review due September 2026.
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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