Implementation of a Student Success Coaching Program.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Student Support Services

Background:

• Physician assistant (PA) students often struggle with the intense demands of condensed medical programs.
• Existing support systems like academic aid, faculty mentorship, and mental health services may not fully address all student needs.
• Declining student success rates negatively impact program accreditation, recruitment, and overall student well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the feasibility and impact of an internal Student Success Coaching Program for PA students.
• To identify a targeted, supplemental support strategy to enhance student progress.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a dedicated Student Success Coaching Program within a PA program.
• Monitoring student engagement with the coaching program and tracking academic progress.

Main Results:

• The Student Success Coaching Program provides a feasible, targeted support layer.
• This supplemental support positively influences physician assistant students' overall progress.

Conclusions:

• An internal Student Success Coaching Program is an effective addition to traditional support structures.
• Implementing such programs can mitigate challenges faced by PA students and improve program outcomes.