University of Arizona 1670 E. Drachman St. Tucson, Arizona 85721
32.23987, -110.94852
Required prerequisites within 10 yrs, grade C+. US citizen/permanent resident, bachelor’s required. Preference factors: health care experience, volunteer/community service, American Indian/Alaska Native, disadvantaged background, military service, rural residency, overall GPA 3.0+. Three-phase: CASPA holistic review, in-person MMI, final holistic selection. Strong weight on alignment with primary-care/rural mission and desire to live in Arizona.
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: On campus
Arizona's three-phase process ends in a multiple mini-interview, held in person only.
Summarized from University of Arizona’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-12. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.
The mission of the University of Arizona PA Program is to develop skilled and compassionate physician assistants with a strong focus on primary care and rural health. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that cultivates clinical and inclusive excellence, wellness, and community engagement, ensuring graduates are equipped to provide comprehensive and accessible health care services to all populations.
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