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: MS in Health Sciences; seven semesters; New York City.
- Cycle: 2026-27; August 1, 2026 CASPA deadline.
- Degree completion: June 1, 2027.
- Interview: personal interview with Admissions Committee members.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, strong prerequisite preparation, GRE, 500 direct-care hours and at least two references including clinical and academic sources. Official program
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA opens.
- August 1, 2026: e-submit and material deadline.
- June 1, 2027: bachelor's degree due.
- Matriculation date: not published on the current admissions page.
How selection works
Review considers rigor, science preparation, GRE, care, life experience, leadership, references, writing, research, service and interview. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Competitive applicants complete a personal interview with MSHS PA Admissions Committee members.
Not published
Date, modality, location, duration, interviewer count, file access, domains, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Weill Cornell may suit applicants with strong clinical and academic preparation seeking an academic medical-center program. 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?
August 1, 2026.
Care minimum?
500 hours before application.
GRE?
Required.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. The current page explicitly supports the 2026-27 cycle and June 1, 2027 degree deadline. It does not publish the matriculation date, so none is asserted. The distant review-month discrepancy is omitted; current status is Continued.
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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