Office of Admission 4401 N. Himes Avenue Tampa, FL 33614
27.98224135853521, -82.50033038459732
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
★ Straight From the Program — 2026 PAEA Virtual Admissions Fair
The clearest advice from this program was to stop chasing whatever you imagine the “right” PA applicant looks like: the admissions team said a stronger application honestly shows your interests, service and experiences, rather than one built to fit a perceived mold. They described patient-care experience and academic performance as genuinely mattering together, so neither is a substitute for the other. Once enrolled, students elect a cohort executive board, and a Medical Spanish Club offers leadership roles while supporting care for Tampa’s large Spanish-speaking community.
Shared by this program’s admissions team at the PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair on July 11, 2026, and paraphrased here. Admissions guidance changes between cycles — always confirm requirements, deadlines and prerequisites on the program’s official website.
Competitive applicants are invited for a required interview, typically held June through October of the admissions cycle. The admissions committee assesses interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, professionalism, motivation, academic potential, communication, and knowledge of the PA profession and health care system. The page does not specify whether the interview is individual, panel, or group, nor whether it is virtual or on campus.
Summarized from South University, Tampa’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.
The South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) exists to educate a diverse student population as providers of high-quality, cost-efficient health care who will make a positive impact while practicing the art and science of medicine with physician collaboration.
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