STEP for MPAS Applicants

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

STEP for MPAS Applicants

STEP is a Cumming School of Medicine program designed to help remove barriers for applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to people who self-identify as Black, racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities or those facing financial barriers.

For the 2024 intake cycle, STEP resources will include MPAS Equity Admissions Pathway (Essay) support only; additional MPAS Mentorship (and Interview) support is planned for 2025. Registrants will be contacted about additional supports for 2025 once they become available.

STEP Application Form

MPAS program applicants can follow the link below to apply to register for STEP. 

Application Form

Equity Admissions Pathway Essay Support

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

MPAS Equity Admissions Pathway Essay Support Guide