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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 28 months and 128 credits.
- Location: Henderson, Nevada.
- Cycle: 2026-27 application cycle.
- Program start: July 1 each year; this cycle's calendar year is not published.
- Interview: on campus or virtual until further notice.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation; next review April 2027.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, the published prerequisite courses, at least 500 hours of direct patient care, and two references including one from a medical provider. The GRE is not required. Official admissions requirements
Important dates
- 2026-27: current application cycle.
- November 1: CASPA deadline.
- November 15: supplemental application deadline.
- July-November: interview period.
- July 1: recurring program start; the official sources do not assign this cycle a start year.
- April 2027: next ARC-PA review.
Official admissions requirements
How selection works
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis after they are complete. Selected applicants are invited to interview; the official pages do not publish a full scoring formula or quantitative weights. Official admissions requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
Interviews run from July through November. Current admissions materials say interviews may be offered on campus or virtually until further notice. The program's FAQ describes a campus tour and group and individual interviews, so applicants should follow the assigned format in their invitation.
Not published
Assigned modality, exact date, duration, component count, prompts, interviewer file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions requirements
Who this program may suit
Touro Nevada may suit applicants seeking Henderson training who meet the direct-care requirement and can manage a rolling process with an assigned interview format. Applicants should assess the current Probation status before committing. 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
Is July 2027 confirmed?
No. The official curriculum publishes July 1 as the recurring start, but the current admissions materials do not assign this cycle a start year.
Are interviews virtual?
The current admissions page allows on-campus or virtual interviews until further notice. Follow the format assigned by the program.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Probation, with the next review in April 2027.
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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