Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Use the confirmed interview format and cited admissions information below to decide what to practise next.
Quick facts
- Degrees: UNMC Bachelor of Science after Phase I and Master of Physician Assistant Studies after Phase II.
- Duration: 29 months across didactic and clinical phases.
- Eligibility: military service members only; no civilian route.
- FY2026 starts: January, April and August 2027.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation; next review October 2027.
Official Army application page
Admission requirements
There is no civilian route. Army applicants must meet component status, military fitness, security, command and service rules; complete 60 transferable hours with 2.5 cumulative and 3.0 science GPAs; submit SAT and PA-CAT; document 80 PA-shadowing hours; and provide command, supervisor and PA evaluations. Official program
Important dates
- October 1, 2025-March 1, 2026: FY2026 Army packet window.
- June 2026: selection board.
- November 29, 2026: January class report date.
- January, April and August 2027: class starts.
How selection works
Applicants use an Army packet plus UNMC UNICAS rather than CASPA. Command, supervisor and PA evaluations feed a component selection board; other services use their own processes. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The immediate supervisor, commander and a recommending PA interview and evaluate the applicant using service forms.
Not published
A separate centralized candidate interview, board questions, scoring weights and remote or in-person board mechanics are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
IPAP is only for eligible service members who can meet branch-specific requirements and accept the resulting military service obligation. 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
Can civilians apply?
No. IPAP is military-only.
Does it use CASPA?
No. Army applicants use the service packet and UNMC UNICAS.
Accreditation?
ARC-PA Probation.
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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