Diversity of PA cohorts during the evolution to an entry-level master's degree
Peter A Young1, Cynthia F Griffith, Iesha L Ticknor
1Peter A. Young practices at Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento, Calif., and is a faculty member at the Stanford University School of Medicine in Redwood City, Calif. Cynthia F. Griffith practices at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Tex. Iesha L. Ticknor is a medical student at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Pasadena, Calif. Jameka McElroy-Brooklyn practices at Pinnacle Dermatology in Woodbridge, Va. Douglas DiRuggiero practices at Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology in Rome, Ga. Gordon H. Bae is a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Richard Froman is a professor of psychology at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark. Gerald Kayingo is assistant dean, executive director, and a professor at the University of Maryland's PA Leadership & Learning Academy in Baltimore, Md. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Objective:
This study evaluated the racial and ethnic diversity of physician associate/assistant (PA) graduating cohorts during the profession's transition from a standard undergraduate degree to an entry-level master's degree.
Methods:
Using all existing program reports from the Physician Assistant Education Association (1985-2019), we explored potential associations between changes in tuition, degree types offered, and racial/ethnic makeup of graduating cohorts.
Results:
We observed a strong negative association between Black students and graduates versus increasing tuition and the rise of master's level programs.
Conclusions:
More equitable opportunities for joining the PA profession may be needed.
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