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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 24 months and 75 credits.
- Location: Detroit, Michigan.
- Entry: recurring May start.
- Patient care: 500 hours.
- Interview: in person in late October or early November.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need minimum 3.0 undergraduate and prerequisite GPAs, B-or-better prerequisites, 500 patient-care hours and three to five references. Current official sources conflict on whether GRE is required. Official program
Important dates
- May 1: recurring application-cycle opening.
- September 1: application, prerequisites and patient-care deadline.
- Late October or early November: interviews.
- May: recurring cohort start.
The live admissions page does not attach the next cohort to a calendar year. Official admissions
How selection works
The program reviews academic preparation, patient care and application evidence before inviting selected applicants to an in-person interview. A complete scoring formula is not public. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants interview in person, normally in late October or early November.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, format, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
Wayne State may suit applicants with strong prerequisite performance and substantial patient care who want a Detroit-based, in-person selection process. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your patient-care example shows judgment, teamwork and role understanding. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 500 hours completed within the prior two years.
Is the interview in person?
Yes.
Is GRE required?
The live admissions page does not list it, while the graduate catalog does. Confirm directly before applying.
When does the cohort start?
The route recurs in May; the next entry year is not labelled.
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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