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Karen L Gordes1,2,3,4, Violet Kulo1,2,3,4, James F Cawley1,2,3,4
1Karen L. Gordes, PhD, PT, DSc, is a chief learning officer, associate professor, Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy, Graduate School, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.
Purpose:
To characterize current trends in hybrid education within the physician assistant (PA) profession, specifically program design, drivers, and outcomes in comparison with physical therapy hybrid education.
Methods:
This was a mixed-methods study involving secondary data analysis and focused interviews with stakeholders to triangulate the data.
Results:
Compared with traditional PA programs, hybrid programs have similar admission requirements, higher cost of tuition, larger class size, and higher attrition rate than national mean. Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam outcome data are in line or slightly lower than national scores. Technological advancements and need for faculty/learner flexibility by time and location are frequently cited driving forces.
Conclusions:
There is a growing trend toward hybrid education among health professions. Other than cost, attrition rate, and immersion experiences, characteristics of hybrids are similar to traditional programs. It is relevant for PA educators to understand how this educational design may shape the future of PA graduates. Long-term impact should be evaluated with future studies.
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