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Jenna Rolfs1,2,3,4, Joyce Nicholas1,2,3,4, Mark E Archambault1,2,3,4
1Jenna Rolfs, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, is the PA Medicine program director and associate dean for the College of Medical Science, University of Lynchburg, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Summary
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) now requires diversity and inclusion standards. This study details a protocol to ensure Physician Assistant programs meet these critical higher education diversity goals.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education Administration
- Medical Education Standards
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Background:
- Diversity and inclusion are paramount in higher education.
- The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) mandated diversity and inclusion standards in 2020.
- Accreditation Standards for Physician Assistant Education (5th edition) require programs to prove their commitment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate how a Physician Assistant (PA) program examines ongoing compliance with diversity and inclusion standards.
- To outline a protocol-driven methodology for assessing diversity and inclusion in PA education.
- To align with the ARC-PA's framework for accreditation analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a protocol-driven methodology.
- Employed the ARC-PA's 4 key elements of analysis.
- Focused on a single PA program's self-examination process.
Main Results:
- Successfully demonstrated a method for examining ongoing compliance with diversity and inclusion.
- Provided a practical example of how a PA program addresses accreditation requirements.
- Highlighted the importance of systematic evaluation for diversity initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The developed methodology effectively supports PA programs in meeting ARC-PA diversity and inclusion standards.
- Continuous examination is crucial for maintaining and advancing diversity and inclusion in PA education.
- This approach can serve as a model for other PA programs seeking to fulfill accreditation mandates.
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