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 Medical Science.
- Duration: 25 continuous months.
- Format: full-time and on campus.
- Location: Boston Health Sciences campus.
- Entry: January 2027.
- Interview: virtual, with two 25-minute interviews.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Continued; next review April 2036.
Official program · Current ARC-PA directory
Admission requirements
Applicants need a complete CASPA-verified file, qualifying bachelor's transcript, resume, patient-care verification, three recommendations, two Tufts essays and applicable English testing; minimum 3.0 science and prerequisite GPAs; and 1,000 direct-patient-care hours at submission. GRE or MCAT is optional. Official admissions page
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- July 1, 2026: recommended submission of verification materials.
- August 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: verified deadline.
- January 2027: program begins.
Review, interviews and decisions are rolling. Official admissions page
How selection works
Approximately 200 applicants are interviewed each cycle. Competitive files proceed through rolling review to two interviews, and decisions are also rolling. The current page does not publish question types, scoring rubric or quantitative file-versus-interview weighting. Official admissions page
Interview details
Confirmed
The virtual interview day includes a two-hour programme overview and student Q&A plus two separate 25-minute interviews: one with principal faculty and one with a clinical preceptor, alumnus, alumna or admissions staff member.
Not published
Exact dates, question types, interviewer file access, scoring rubric and quantitative weighting are not public. Official admissions page
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with substantial direct patient care who can communicate clearly in two concise virtual interviews and want an intensive January-start curriculum in Boston. Current accreditation status is Continued, with the next review in April 2036. Official program · Current ARC-PA directory
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review your patient-care example and 25-minute interview structure. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
When was CASPA due?
August 1, 2026, verified by 11:59 p.m. ET.
How much direct care is required?
At least 1,000 hours at submission.
Is GRE or MCAT required?
No; scores are optional.
What is the interview format?
Two separate 25-minute virtual interviews plus a two-hour overview and Q&A.
What is the accreditation status?
Accreditation-Continued, with the next ARC-PA review in April 2036. Current ARC-PA directory
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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