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  • Accreditation is crucial for PA programs.
  • Developing effective program goals is a key accreditation requirement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline ARC-PA accreditation requirements for PA program goals.
  • To describe effective goal-writing methods.
  • To provide examples and analysis of hypothetical goals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) standards.
  • Description of goal-writing frameworks: FAST, SMART, and Objectives and Key Results (OKR).
  • Analysis of hypothetical program goals using these frameworks.

Main Results:

  • Identified key elements for PA program goals aligned with ARC-PA standards.
  • Demonstrated the utility of FAST, SMART, and OKR frameworks for goal development.
  • Provided examples of well-structured and less effective hypothetical goals.

Conclusions:

  • Effective goal setting is essential for PA program accreditation.
  • Utilizing mnemonic frameworks like FAST, SMART, and OKR enhances goal clarity and compliance.
  • Strategic reporting of goals supports program evaluation and accreditation.