Goal #1: The Western Michigan University Physician Assistant Program is committed to developing physician assistants who exhibit professionalism in varied roles with multiple populations across society.
Measures
1. 95% of students will score “3.5” or higher regarding professionalism on the spring semester, Mid-Term OSCE. Rating scale: 0 to 5.
Class of | Number of | Mid-Term OSCE Professionalism | |
Score – 0 to 3 | Score – 3.5 to 5 | ||
2023 * | 38 | 0 students – 0% | 38 students - 100% |
2024 | 40 | 0 students- 0% | 40 students- 100% |
* This measure was implemented with class of 2023
2. 95% of students will receive a final professionalism score of “satisfactory” or better on all (9-11 depending on placements) preceptor evaluations of the student. Rating scale: unacceptable, needs work, satisfactory, good, exceeds based on question: “Demonstrating proper professional appearance and attitude, ethical conduct and respect for patients, families and the healthcare team”
Class of | Number of | Preceptor Evaluation regarding Professionalism | |
Needs Improvement | Satisfactory or better | ||
2020 | 39 | 0 students – 0% | 39 students – 100% |
2021 | 38 | 0 students – 0% | 38 students – 100% |
2022 | 40 | 0 students – 0% | 40 students – 100% |
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| 3-year average 100% |
Goal #2: Graduates of the Western Michigan University Physician Assistant Program will demonstrate an understanding of how to utilize evidence-based medicine in the management of patients
Measures
1. 100% of students will pass MDSC 6800, MDSC 6801, MDSC 6802 and MDSC 7100.
Class of | Number of | MDSC 6800 Course Grade | MDSC 6801 Course Grade | MDSC 6802 Course Grade | MDSC 7100 Course Grade |
2020 | 39 | 39 students = 100% | 39 students = 100% | 39 students = 100% | 39 students = 100% |
2021 | 38 | 38 students = 100% | 38 students = 100% | 38 students = 100% | 38 students = 100% |
2022 | 40 | 40 students = 100% | 40 students = 100% | 40 students = 100% | 40 students = 100% |
2023 | 38 | 38 students = 100% | 38 students = 100% | 38 students = 100% | |
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| 4-year average 100% | 4-year average 100% | 4-year average 100% | 3-year average 100% |
2. 95% of students will receive a final score of “satisfactory” or better on all evidence-based (9-11 depending on placements) preceptor evaluations of the student. Rating scale: unacceptable, needs work, satisfactory, good, exceeds based on question “Recommending medications; taking into account side effects, patient profile, drug interactions and evidence based recommendations”
Class of | Number of | Preceptor Evaluation regarding using evidence-based medicine | |
Needs Improvement | Satisfactory or better | ||
2020 | 39 | 0 students – 0% | 39 students – 100% |
2021 | 38 | 0 students – 0% | 38 students – 100% |
2022 | 40 | 0 students – 0% | 40 students – 100% |
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| 3-year average 100% |
Goal #3: Graduates of the Western Michigan University Physician Assistant Program will effectively work and communicate with patients, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Measures
1. 95% of students will receive a final communication score of “satisfactory” or better on all (9-11 depending on placements) preceptor evaluations of the student. Rating scale: unacceptable, needs work, satisfactory, good, exceeds based on the following questions: “Summarizing and articulating pertinent patient data in a concise and accurate manner to preceptor of record or other provider”. “Providing appropriate patient and family education and/or appropriate anticipatory guidance.”
Class of | Number of | Preceptor Evaluation regarding communication | |
Needs Improvement | Satisfactory or better | ||
2020 | 39 | 0 students – 0% | 39 students – 100% |
2021 | 38 | 0 students – 0% | 38 students – 100% |
2022 | 40 | 0 students – 0% | 40 students – 100% |
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| 3-year average 100% |
2. 100% of all students will receive 3.5 or higher on the summative exam regarding communication. Rating system: 0-5.
Class of | Number of | Summative Evaluation regarding communication | |
69.9% or less | 70% or greater | ||
2020 | 39 | 0 students - 0% | 39 students - 100% |
2021 | 38 | 0 students – 0% | 38 students - 100% |
2022 | 40 | 0 students – 0% | 40 students – 100% |
3. Student impression of their Interprofessional Education Experience will rate 50% or greater for “Strongly Agree” plus “Agree”.
Class of | Number of | End-of-Program Survey student impression on Interprofessional Education Experience | |
(Below BM) | 50% or greater for “Strongly Agree” plus “Agree” | ||
2020 | 39 | Did not fall below BM | 93.11% |
2021 | 38 | Did not fall below BM | 65.00% |
2022 | 40 | Did not fall below BM | 76.93% |
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| 3-year average = 78.34% |
Goal #4: The Western Michigan University Physician Assistant program encourages students to continue a strong tradition of service to the community.
Measures
1. Participation in MAPA charity drive. BM set at 50% student participation for event (s).
Class of | Number of | Participation in MAPA Charity Drive | |
49.9% or less | 50% or greater | ||
2020 | 39 | 0 students – 0% | 100% of students |
2021 | 38 | 0 students – 0% | 100% of students |
2022 | 40 | 0 students – 0% | 100% of students |
2023 | 40 | 0 students- 0% | 100% of students |
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| 4-year average = 100% |
2. The PA program will participate in a minimum of two charity event per cohort.
Class of | Number of | Number of Charity Drives per Cohort | |
0-1 | 2 or more | ||
2020 | 39 | 0 events – 0% | 3 Events |
2021 | 38 | 0 events – 0% | 3 Events * |
2022 | 40 | 0 events – 0% | 2 Events * |
2023 | 40 | 0 events- 0% | 3 Events |
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| 4-year average = 100% |
* Impacted by COVID