GPA and Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination Performance Among Physician Assistant Students With Disability Accommodations
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Physician assistant (PA) students using disability accommodations had lower GPAs and PANCE scores. PA students with accommodations had a 25.58% PANCE failure rate, compared to 6.37% for those without.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Disability Studies in Higher Education
- Physician Assistant Studies
Background
- Disability accommodations are common among college students and linked to retention and success.
- However, students with accommodations often have lower GPAs and standardized test scores.
- The use and impact of accommodations on Physician Assistant (PA) students' academic and PANCE performance were previously unreported.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the utilization of disability accommodations among PA students.
- To compare the academic performance (GPA) and Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) scores of PA students with and without accommodations.
Main Methods
- Data from 1128 PA students across four institutions (2019-2023) were analyzed.
- Included were graduation GPA, first-time PANCE scores, and accommodation status (yes/no).
- Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression models were employed (P < .05).
Main Results
- PA students utilizing disability accommodations achieved significantly lower GPAs at graduation.
- These students also scored lower on their first-time PANCE.
- PANCE failure rates were 25.58% for students with accommodations versus 6.37% for those without.
Conclusions
- PA students with disability accommodations demonstrate lower GPAs and PANCE scores, mirroring trends in undergraduate and medical students.
- This finding highlights a need to identify support strategies for diverse PA learners.
- Addressing these disparities is crucial for ensuring effective training and workforce readiness.
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