9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States
32.87973269536077, -117.23588708913016
Weights: overall and science GPA (min 3.0 each), 500+ health care hours (autonomous high-level medical decision-making scored highest), 3 LORs, personal statement and secondary narratives, community service (up to 1000 hrs). Emphasis on serving diverse/underserved Southern California populations; open to US citizens, permanent residents, DACA and undocumented applicants. ~90-120 interviewed; 30 admitted.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: Virtual
A six-level holistic review is followed by a virtual multiple mini-interview (vMMI); roughly 90 to 120 applicants are interviewed.
Summarized from University of California San Diego’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-11. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.
The University of California San Diego School of Medicine Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program will recruit and retain learners who reflect the diverse population of California. Graduates will be prepared to provide safe, effective, person-centered healthcare in various settings to improve the health and well-being of the patients and communities we serve.
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