Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Goal 1: Recruit and admit diverse and qualified graduate students committed to the PA profession

• ≥ 25% of the matriculating class is of diverse background
  
  • Diversity characteristics for the program include males, veterans or veteran-dependent, minority race/ethnicity, and positive health resources and services administration (HRSA) indicators as selected on the CASPA application
    
• ≥ 3 information sessions annually via Zoom
  
• ≥ 3 recruiting events to groups off-campus annually
  
• ≥ 3 two recruiting events outside of normal business hours annually
  
• ≤ 7.5% attrition rate

Goal 2: Provide a competency-driven, practice-based training experience that prepares students for entry into clinical practice

• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on student course evaluation surveys (average per cohort)
  
• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on preceptor evaluation surveys (average per cohort)
  
• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on student exit surveys (average per cohort)
  
• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on preceptor readiness surveys (average per cohort)
  
• ≥ 90% first time PANCE pass rates

Goal 3: Deliver quality clinical instruction that provides experiences in a variety of patient care settings

• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on student course evaluation surveys (average per cohort)
  
• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on preceptor evaluation surveys (average per cohort)

Goal 4: Encourage professional involvement, leadership, and service

• ≥ 1 TAPA representative elected annually
  
• ≥ 1 AAPA representative elected annually
  
• ≥ 4 student officer positions elected annually to the university student organization
  
• ≥ 1 team represented at the TAPA academic challenge bowl annually
  
• ≥ 2 program or university-hosted service events annually

Goal 5: Graduate competent medical practitioners who are in high demand for careers as Physician Assistants

• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on student exit survey (average per cohort)
  
• ≥ 90% first time PANCE pass rates
  
• ≤ 7.5% attrition rate
  
• > 90% employment at six months (of those who have successfully passed the PANCE and are actively seeking employment)

Goal 6: Create a supportive environment for faculty and staff that promotes continued educational development, ingenuity, scholarship, and collaboration

• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 average on annual faculty evaluation of institutional support
  
• ≥ 3.5 out of 5 average on annual staff evaluation of institutional support