University of Colorado 13001 E. 17th Place Mail Stop F543 Aurora, CO 80045
39.75053023207376, -104.83671089555999
Preference for: high overall & science GPA; no W/Incomplete in Chem/Bio; all Chem/Bio grades > C+; healthcare exposure; PA-profession understanding via shadowing & essays; extensive community/volunteer experience; alignment with mission through experience with underserved and/or rural populations in primary/pediatric care; lived experience in underserved/rural populations. In-person interview.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
Format: One-on-one and group Where: On campus
Interview day at CU Anschutz combines a 15-minute individual interview, a 25-minute group interview, and a 25-minute group exercise, each led by different faculty, graduate, preceptor, or outreach panel members.
Summarized from University of Colorado’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.
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