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Greg L Klingler1, Mary Beth Kaylor, Mark Johannsson
11Brigham Young University-Idaho; 2,3A.T. Still University; 4Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Pre-physician assistant (PA) students prioritize faculty quality, clinical rotations, tuition, and positive interviews when selecting programs. Understanding these factors can help PA programs improve student retention.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Physician Assistant Studies
Background:
- Physician Assistant (PA) programs face challenges in student recruitment and retention.
- Understanding the decision-making process of prospective students is crucial for program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the most significant factors influencing pre-physician assistant (PA) students' program selection.
- To explore demographic variations in the importance of these decision factors.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 74 pre-PA students.
- Students rated the importance of 33 distinct factors related to PA program choice.
Main Results:
- The top five factors identified were: quality of faculty and staff, clinical rotation quality/availability, tuition, faculty/staff morale, and interview experience.
- Importance of certain factors varied based on student demographics such as gender, marital status, and age.
Conclusions:
- PA programs can leverage insights into student priorities to enhance program characteristics.
- Addressing key decision factors may improve the retention rates of accepted PA students.
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