PA Studies: Program Goal #2

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

Graduate Job Placement

A. Graduate Job Placement by Primary Care vs. Non-Primary Care

CohortCohort SizePrimary Care
Employment		Non-Primary
Care Employment		Overall
Employment Rate
20223482391%
20213543097%
202034141997%

PANCE Performance Report

Student Preparedness

C. Preceptor Evaluation of Student Preparedness

Clinical preceptors evaluating students on their final SCPE are asked to assess the preparedness of our PA graduates for entry-level medical practice.  The table below reflects the answer of our preceptors over three recent cohorts.

THE PA STUDENT IS PREPARED AS A NEW GRADUATE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL PRACTICE

CohortNAgreedStrongly Agreed
202234 of 34100%N/A
202134 of 34100%N/A
202020 of 2430%70%

Exit Survey

D. Graduate Exit Survey

The Class of 2022 Graduate Exit Survey supports that our graduates agree that we successfully prepare students for entry-level clinical practice with the delivery of diverse curriculum.

Exit Survey Question Responses
Upon completing the GWU PA Program, I am prepared to utilize critical thinking,
quality improvement, and informatics to practice safe, evidence-based medicine.		 56% strongly agree
53% agree
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.		 56% strongly agree
53% agree
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.		 56% strongly agree
53% agree