STEP for MPAS Applicants

Support To Entry Program (STEP) for prospective Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Applicants

STEP for MPAS Applicants

The Support to Entry Program (STEP) provides support for applicants to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program who belong to any group that is traditionally under-represented in medicine. These applicants are members of equity deserving groups including, but not limited to, people who self-identify as Black, racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, from a rural or remote community, persons with diverse abilities, or those facing financial barriers.

STEP-MPAS 2025-26 Application Cycle

STEP-MPAS provides supports to individuals belonging to any group that is under-represented in medicine and who will be submitting their MPAS application by the January 9, 2026 deadline.

Note that your application is valid for the 2025-26 MPAS admissions cycle only; you will need to apply annually to STEP-MPAS if interested in supports for future years.

Questions? Contact STEP@ucalgary.ca

STEP-MPAS Registration Form

Click on link below to apply to register for STEP-MPAS. 

Registration Form

Equity Admissions Pathway Essay Support

Those applying to MPAS through a Parallel Admissions Pathway are required to submit a 500-word essay. Linked below is a handout that provides guidance on preparing a Admissions Pathway essay.

MPAS Parallel Admissions Pathways Essay Support Guide