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 Medicine.
- Length: 27 months and 142 credits.
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Cohort: 50 students; current material addresses Class of 2029.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Probation; site visit October 2026; decision anticipated April 2027.
Official program · ARC-PA history
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.25 cumulative undergraduate and science GPAs, C-or-better recent in-person science prerequisites, 250 direct patient-care hours, 10 PA-shadowing hours and three recommendations including one clinician. Trevecca does not require GRE or PA-CAT scores. Official program
Important dates
- End of April: CASPA opens.
- Midsummer onward: interviews continue until the class fills.
- August 15: science-prerequisite completion is recommended for optimal consideration.
- October 1: CASPA must show Completed status.
- October 2026: ARC-PA site visit.
- April 2027: accreditation decision anticipated.
The current admissions section does not publish an exact matriculation date. Official program
How selection works
Trevecca uses holistic review of academic preparation, direct patient care, PA shadowing, recommendations, character, values, mission fit and interpersonal strength. Offers are rolling until the 50-student cohort is filled. Under its stated policy, qualifying Trevecca and Olivet graduates are invited to interview; admission still depends on the regular selection process. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Interviews begin in midsummer and continue until the class fills. Applicants are evaluated within a holistic process that includes interpersonal skills, character, values and mission alignment. Official program
Not published
The current page does not publish interview modality, venue, duration, format, interviewer roles, file access, questions, detailed rubric or numeric weights.
Who this program may suit
Trevecca may suit applicants who meet its care and shadowing requirements and align with its Christian service mission. The current page explicitly ties Class of 2029 enrollment risk to its pending accreditation review, so reassess status before paying deposits. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession and Trevecca's service mission fit your goals. Review whether your care example proves compassion and readiness, then record it again and compare both attempts.
Frequently asked questions
Which cohort does the current page address?
Prospective students for Class of 2029. Official program
What is the CASPA deadline?
October 1 with Completed status. Official program
Is the program still accredited while on probation?
Yes. Trevecca says probation remains an active accreditation status, with a site visit in October 2026 and a decision anticipated in April 2027. Official program
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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