🩺 Saskatchewan: Non-Academic Assessment & Interview Process (Step-by-Step)
1. Application Review
- Once your application, fees, transcripts, and references are submitted and marked “Complete”, the admissions committee reviews your file.
- They verify academic eligibility before moving you to the next stage.
2. Invitation to Supplementary Assessment
- If you meet initial academic requirements, you’ll receive an email invitation for a supplementary non-academic assessment.
- The email includes:
- Link to the assessment portal
- Instructions for recording and uploading responses
- Submission deadline (strictly enforced)
3. Complete Written & Video Assessments
Assesses non-academic attributes like:
- Empathy & communication
- Ethical reasoning & professionalism
- Problem-solving & judgment
- Teamwork & leadership
- Commitment to healthcare & community service
Components:
- Written: Short responses to scenario-based or reflective questions
- Video: 1–2 minute on-camera responses to questions
Tips for Success:
- Find a quiet, well-lit space
- Dress professionally
- Speak clearly and concisely
- Reflect on real experiences demonstrating empathy, collaboration, or resilience
4. Supplementary Application Review
- Admissions committee reviews your submissions.
- Only strong performers move to the interview stage.
5. Interview Invitation
- Shortlisted applicants receive an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) invitation via email.
- For Fall 2025: invitations expected January 2025, interviews in mid-February 2025.
6. Pay Interview Fee
- Fee is approximately $75 to confirm your interview.
- Waived if you received an application fee waiver.
7. Prepare for the MMIs
Structure: 6–10 short, timed stations assessing specific qualities.
Possible prompts:
- Ethical or situational scenarios
- Motivation for becoming a PA
- Demonstrating teamwork, empathy, problem-solving
- Reflecting on healthcare, volunteer, or academic experiences
Preparation Tips:
- Practice situational judgment questions
- Review personal statement and application — ensure alignment with answers
- Focus on communication clarity, empathy, and reasoning, not memorized answers
8. After the Interview
- Final admission decisions are based on:
- Academic record
- Supplementary assessment
- MMI performance
- Offers typically released a few weeks post-interview.
🗓️ Fall 2025 Intake Timeline
| Stage | Expected Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission | Before deadline | Include transcripts, fees, references |
| Supplementary assessment invitation | Late Dec 2024 – Jan 2025 | Email sent to eligible applicants |
| Video & written assessment | January 2025 | Complete before deadline |
| MMI invitations | January 2025 | Email notification |
| Multiple Mini Interviews | Mid-February 2025 | Fee ~$75 (waived if applicable) |
| Admission decisions | After Feb 2025 | Based on full application review |