Program Goals and Outcomes
1. Prepare graduates to become competent PAs with the knowledge and skills for high-quality clinical practice.
- First-time PANCE pass rate
- Benchmark - meets the national average.
- Preceptor Evaluation of Student
- Benchmark ≥ 3/5 (average) on Likert scale
- Faculty evaluations of curriculum
- Benchmark ≥ 4/5 (agree) on Likert scale
2. Recruit and retain qualified students committed to completing the program.
- End of didactic year cumulative GPA > 3.0
- End of PA program cumulative GPA > 3.0
- Student attrition rates are less than or equal to 3 students per cohort
3. Retain graduates in Montana to expand the healthcare workforce of the state.
- A minimum of 40% of matriculants are from Montana
- Educating residents in their home state will increase the likelihood that they will stay.
- Student exit survey
- Q- Intent to practice in Montana after graduation.
- ≥ 40% indicate intent to remain in Montana for clinical practice after graduation.
- Q- Intent to practice in Montana after graduation.
4. Foster the growth and development of students who reflect high standards of professionalism, service, and leadership.
Involvement in PA organizations
- i. Faculty = 100%
- ii. Students ≥ 90%
Presentations, publications, and awards
- i. Faculty ≥ 20% present/publish peer-reviewed posters/literature at a professional level and/or receive an award annually.
- Students ≥ 15% per cohort present/publish peer-reviewed posters/literature at a professional level and/or receive an award.
Community service involvement
- Benchmark ≥ 50% students participate in community service activities
Professional evaluations of student (by faculty)
- Benchmark ≥ 4/5 on Likert scale (meets professionalism standards often)
Leadership positions
- i. Faculty - Benchmark ≥ 15% serve in a state or national level leadership role
- ii. Students - Benchmark ≥ 15% apply to serve in a state or national level leadership role