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 Medical Science.
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut.
- Entry: August 2027.
- Class size: 40.
- Deadline: September 1, 2026.
- GRE: required.
- Interview: formal interview required for admission consideration.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants submit CASPA, Yale's supplemental, GRE scores, academic records, statements, and evidence of healthcare or hands-on patient-care experience. Yale publishes separate prerequisite and international-applicant rules; graduates of domestic or foreign medical schools are not eligible. Official admissions page
Important dates
- September 1, 2026: 2026-27 admissions deadline.
- August 2027: next cohort begins classes.
- Interview dates and decision deadlines are not published on the current admissions page.
How selection works
Yale reviews each application individually and evaluates the academic record, personal statements, healthcare or hands-on patient-care experience, GRE scores, and formal interview. Only interviewed applicants are considered for admission. The program reports 160 interviews for 40 seats in its Class of 2028 example. Official admissions page
Interview details
Confirmed
A formal interview is required, and only formally interviewed applicants are considered for admission. Official admissions page
Not published
Yale does not publish the August 2027 cycle's interview dates, modality, format, number or duration of encounters, exercises, prompts, interviewer roles or file access, rubric, or weighting.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit academically prepared applicants with substantial patient-facing evidence, mature reasons for PA practice, and interest in Yale's clinical leadership mission. Official admissions page
Practice and next step
Record an answer explaining why the physician associate profession fits your goals. Review whether you use one specific patient-care experience and distinguish the PA role clearly, adjust the weakest point, record a second response, and compare the attempts.
Frequently asked questions
When is Yale's August 2027 deadline?
September 1, 2026.
Is an interview required?
Yes. Only interviewed applicants are considered for admission.
Is the GRE required?
Yes; Yale lists institution code 3983.
Sources
- August 2027 admissions cycle
- Prerequisites, experience and skills
- How to apply
- Accreditation
- ARC-PA current directory
Source check: August 22, 2026. Yale explicitly identifies August 2027 entry and the September 1, 2026 deadline. Current accreditation is Continued; the July 2027 review is a future control point, not an inferred outcome.
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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