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 Physician Associate.
- Location: Wichita, Kansas.
- Cohort: 48.
- Interview: on-site personal interview.
- Application: CASPA, program supplemental and Graduate School.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 overall and science GPAs, C--or-better prerequisites and three recommendations. Direct care is strongly preferred. GRE and PA-CAT are not required. Official admission
Important dates
- April 30, 2026: CASPA applications open.
- September 1, 2026: CASPA must be verified and the Graduate School application is due.
- Within 10 days of receipt: invited applicants complete the program supplemental.
- November 2026: two interview days.
- Early January 2027: admission decisions complete.
- June 2027: class begins; the exact start date is not public.
How selection works
Review considers academics, healthcare experience, leadership, service, professionalism, diverse-population service, motivation and communication. About 145 applicants interview for 48 seats. Official admission
Interview details
Confirmed
The on-site personal interview includes a faculty interviewer and PA alumnus.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, structure, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admission
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a Kansas public-university program who can demonstrate service, professionalism and communication in an on-site interview. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your service and care examples make the choice credible. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is direct patient care required?
No, but it is strongly preferred.
Are GRE or PA-CAT required?
No.
Is the interview on site?
Yes, with a faculty member and PA alumnus.
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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