2300 MacCorckle Avenue SE Charleston, West Virginia 25304
38.332351388572135, -81.61415004998493
HCE not required but strengthens. Values: academic rigor, HCE/PA shadowing, service/leadership, propensity to serve underserved, WV connection & intent to stay, maturity/grit. Added consideration: WV & bordering-state residents, UC students/alumni; MD/DO/PA reference.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
Format: Varies by cycle Where: Virtual
Invited candidates complete a virtual three-part interview day combining Multiple Mini Interviews (one-on-one rotations with each panel member), a group interview requiring teamwork on a scenario, and a Health Science Reasoning Test. Business-appropriate attire is expected, and applicants are typically notified of results within 1-2 weeks.
Summarized from University of Charleston’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 mission of the University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program is to prepare competent physician assistants who value and provide comprehensive, patient-centered, culturally sensitive primary care, and are committed to lifelong-learning, professional growth, community health, and caring for underserved populations.
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