Program Outcomes

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

1. ≥ 25% of the matriculating class is of diverse background
   
   1. 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
      
2. ≤ 7.5% attrition rate

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

1. ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on student pre-clinical course surveys (average per cohort)
   
2. ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on preceptor evaluation of student surveys (average per cohort)
   
3. ≥ 90% first-time pass rate on the Summative Evaluation

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

1. ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on student evaluation of preceptor surveys (average per cohort)

Goal 4: Encourage professional involvement, leadership, and service

1. ≥ 3.5 out of 5 on annual student survey regarding perception of professional involvement, leadership, service (average per cohort)
   
2. ≥ 2 program or university-hosted service or leadership events annually

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

1. ≥ 90% first-time PANCE pass rates
   
2. ≤ 7.5% attrition rate
   
3. 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

1. ≥ 3.5 out of 5 average on annual faculty evaluation of institutional support
   
2. ≥ 3.5 out of 5 average on annual staff evaluation of institutional support