Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Clinic appointment access and fairness
Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Medical Science.
- Format: 24 months across Winston-Salem and Boone.
- Cycle: Class of 2029.
- Interview: virtual faculty and group assessment.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need at least a 3.2 overall GPA, a bachelor's degree and prerequisites by December 31, a GRE taken within five years, 1,000 direct patient-contact hours by October 1, and three recommendations including one health-care professional. Official requirements
Important dates
- September 1, 2026: CASPA due.
- October 1, 2026: supplemental, GRE, and 1,000 health-care hours due.
- Fall 2026: virtual interviews.
- December 31, 2026: degree and prerequisites due.
How selection works
Holistic review considers academics, testing, clinical experience, leadership, volunteering, life experience, statement, references, and group and individual interview performance. The program does not publish numeric weights. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
All current interviews are virtual. Interview day includes faculty, staff and student contact, a faculty interview, and a mock inquiry-based-learning session; both group and individual scores enter review. Official application guide
Not published
Duration, prompts, interviewer file access, rubric, weighting, and campus-assignment mechanics are not published.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a two-year curriculum with inquiry-based learning who can document substantial direct patient care. Review the two-campus structure and current requirements before applying. Program overview
Practice and next step
Record one response to the featured scenario, then review whether your reasoning invites useful collaboration. Make one adjustment and answer it again. Continue with Structured Interview Essentials and compare a second teamwork attempt for clearer listening, contribution, and shared decision-making.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wake Forest PA interview virtual?
Yes. The current cycle uses virtual interviews. Official application guide
How many health-care hours are required?
Applicants need 1,000 direct patient-contact hours by October 1. Official requirements
Sources
Recommended preparation
Structured Interview Essentials
Build a repeatable spoken-answer loop across five common structured-interview skills: fair decisions, ethical reasoning, using feedback, teamwork under pressure, and explaining your motivation. Record each response once, choose the weakest one, review one observable weakness, and answer it again with one deliberate adjustment.
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