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: MMSc in PA Studies; 24 months; Pepper Pike; January 2027; ARC-PA Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S.-accredited bachelor's degree, 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, current prerequisites and three specified references: one PA-C/MD/DO, one professor or additional PA-C/MD/DO, and one choice reference. No patient-care minimum, GRE, MCAT, PA-CAT, Casper, supplemental or fee is listed. Official program
Important dates
- Late April: CASPA opens.
- September 1, 2026: verified deadline.
- May-December 2026: interview selection.
- January 2027: cohort entry.
How selection works
Rolling review considers academics, prerequisites, references, experience and fit. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
All selected applicants interview on the Pepper Pike campus.
Not published
Exact dates, structure, duration, prompts, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Ursuline may suit applicants seeking a January-start programme without a test or care-hour minimum. 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
Deadline?
September 1, 2026.
Interview?
On campus in Pepper Pike.
Accreditation?
ARC-PA Provisional.
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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