PA Studies: Program Goal #2

Deliver a diverse curriculum that prepares students for entry-level clinical practice.

Exit Survey

Every graduating class is asked to complete the Graduate Exit Survey. Data obtained through this survey demonstrates that our graduates agree that they are successfully prepared for entry-level clinical practice through the delivery of a diverse curriculum.

Exit Survey Question	Co 2023	Co 2024	Co 2025
Exit Survey Question	Agree or Strongly Agree	Agree or Strongly Agree	Agree or Strongly Agree
RESPONSE RATE	39% (14/36)	31% (9/29)	15% (5/32)
Upon completing the GWU PA Program, I am prepared to utilize critical thinking, quality improvement, and informatics to practice safe, evidence-based medicine.	100%	89% (8/9)	80% (4/5)
Upon completing the GWU PA Program, I am prepared to collaborate effectively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuous, high quality, patient-centered care.	100%	89% (8/9)	100%
Upon completing the GWU PA Program, I am prepared to manage the delivery of health care with respect to diverse cultures and belief systems for patient populations in varied health care settings.	92.86%	89% (8/9)	100%

Summative Data

The GWU PA Program administers a comprehensive week of summative assessments designed to verify that each student has successfully achieved all established program outcomes. Successful completion of the summative evaluation is a requirement for graduation. Demonstrated achievement of every program outcome confirms that the program has thoroughly evaluated each student and affirms their readiness for entry-level clinical practice. Each student from the 2025 cohort who participated in summative passed every outcome and graduated the program.

Program Competency	Average Score for 2025 Cohort	Competency Met*
Elicit an appropriate medical history and perform an appropriate physical exam on any patient in any setting	86.26%	100%
Document an appropriate medical record for any patient in any setting	86.26%	100%
Interpret and synthesize the information derived from the history, physical exam, and other patient-related data to guide the formation of a thorough differential diagnosis	85.97%	100%
Order and interpret high-value laboratory and diagnostic tests based on patient-specific factors	85.85%	100%
Identify, discuss, perform, and order appropriate therapy and treatment modalities to manage commonly occurring diagnoses	85.97%	100%
Evaluation clinical situations that require referral, consultation, or elevation of care	85.92%	100%
Utilize patient-centered communication skills to counsel and educate patients and their families	85.97%	100%
Apply principles of interprofessional practice to work in collaborative healthcare teams	86.65%	100%
Display an attitude of professional concern that encompasses the impact that individual patient circumstances have on healthcare decisions and outcomes	87.09%	100%
Utilize the principles of evidence-based practice	87.10%	100%
Demonstrate knowledge of the PA profession, its development and trends, the regulatory environment, and the US healthcare system	88.35%	100%
Exhibit ethical behavior and professional conduct	88.86%	100%

*Percentage of students who passed the assessments of this program competency.