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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare workforce development
  • Medical education
  • Veteran affairs

Background:

  • The physician assistant (PA) profession originated to address healthcare shortages by utilizing military medical personnel.
  • Recent initiatives aim to train veterans as PAs to enhance primary care access.
  • A low percentage of eligible veterans apply to PA programs, with limited understanding of acceptance factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare veteran and non-veteran applicants to PA training programs.
  • To identify barriers to PA program application for veterans.
  • To determine factors predicting acceptance into PA training for veteran applicants.

Main Methods:

  • A 2012 survey of all veteran applicants and a random sample of non-veteran applicants to PA training programs.
  • Comparative analysis of demographic, experiential, and academic factors.
  • Statistical analysis to identify predictors of acceptance.

Main Results:

  • Comparison of veteran and non-veteran applicant profiles, application barriers, and acceptance predictors.
  • Insights into the unique challenges and strengths of veteran applicants.
  • Identification of key factors influencing the success of veterans in the PA application process.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding veteran applicant characteristics is crucial for PA program recruitment and retention.
  • Strategies to encourage veteran applications and support their training are needed to bolster the healthcare workforce.
  • The PA profession remains a viable and valuable career path for military veterans.