Program Outcome 1: Medical Knowledge

Physician Assistant students must demonstrate core knowledge of established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care in a variety of practice areas. In addition, Physician Assistant students are expected to demonstrate a critical thinking approach to clinical situations. Upon completion of the program, and acting in the capacity as an entry-level PA, students will be able to:

A: Demonstrate the medical, behavioral, and social science knowledge necessary to effectively evaluate, treat, and manage patients across the lifespan

B: Demonstrate the ability to effectively recognize, assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a variety of problems seen in the emergent, acute, and chronic presentations and clinical practice settings

PROGRAM OUTCOMES 1A & 1B:

Benchmark: Successful completion of end-of-program summative course with a score of 80% or higher by 80% or greater number of cohort students; A PANCE first-time taker pass rate of greater than or equal to 90% . Aspirational goal ≥ national average pass rate (first attempt). Realizing that up to 10% of graduates may need more than one attempt to pass.

Outcome*: 100% of the Class of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 cohorts scored 80 % or higher on the end-of-program summative course. The Class of 2019 first-time PANCE pass rate was 83%. The Class of 2020 first-time PANCE pass rate was 86%. The Class of 2021 first-time PANCE pass rate was 89%. The Class of 2022 first-time PANCE pass rate was 84% .

*The first part of the outcome goal meets or exceeds the benchmark set for the summative course completion. The second part of the outcome related to the PANCE pass rates has fallen short of reaching the first-time test taker pass rate goal for the program at 90% or greater. The program recognizes that up to 10% of the graduates may need more than one attempt to pass the PANCE. All classes (with exception of CO2022- currently completing re-takes) did achieve 100% PANCE pass rate for all test-takers in the end.