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Program Goals and Outcomes

Goal 1: Medical Knowledge

Demonstrate comprehensive medical knowledge necessary to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Program Benchmarks
  • ≥ national mean first-time pass rate on Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
  • 100% of the graduating cohort will meet or exceed the “satisfactoryâ€� performance level (1435) on the PAEA End of Curriculum (EOC) exam
  • ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the graduate survey in response to: “NYIT’s PA program prepared me for the PANCE exam.â€�
Program Outcomes

PAEA End of Curriculum (EOC) exam

CohortSatisfactory KnowledgeAdvanced Knowledge
202641.2%58.8%
202583%17%
202483.7%16.3%

Graduate Survey response to “NYIT’s PA program prepared me for the PANCE exam.�
(collected 1 year after graduation)

  • CO 2025: 4.2/5
  • CO 2024: 4.3/5
  • CO 2023: 4.4/5
Goal 2: Cultural Humility and Inclusive Care

Provide culturally sensitive, inclusive healthcare by recognizing the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, values, and social determinants of health that shape each patient’s experience.

Program Benchmarks
  • ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Family Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Demonstrating cultural awareness and inclusion.â€�
Program Outcomes

Cohort mean on the Family Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Demonstrating cultural awareness and inclusion�

  • CO 2026: 4.8/5
  • CO 2025: 4.5/5
  • CO 2024: 4.7/5
Goal 3: Communication

Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and interprofessional healthcare teams.

Program Benchmarks
  • ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Internal Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Communicating appropriately with patients, their caregivers, and the healthcare team.â€�
  • ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Graduate Survey in response to “Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their caregivers, and other health professionals.â€�
Program Outcomes

Cohort mean on the Internal Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Communicating appropriately with patients, their caregivers, and the healthcare team.�

  • CO 2026: 4.7/5
  • CO 2025: 4.8/5
  • CO 2024: 4.7/5

Cohort mean on the Graduate Survey in response to “Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their caregivers, and other health professionals.� (collected 1 year after graduation)

  • CO 2025: 4.7/5
  • CO 2024: 4.3/5
  • CO 2023: 4.0/5
Goal 4: Advocacy

Advocate for patients, the PA profession, and health policy initiatives that advance quality, equity, and access to care.

Program Benchmarks
  • ≥ 90% of students engaged in professional organizations (NYSSPA and AAPA)
  • ≥ 2 student-organized community service or outreach events per academic year
Program Outcomes

Students engaged in professional organizations (NYSSPA and AAPA)

  • CO 2026: 100%
  • CO 2025: 100%
  • CO 2024: 100%

 â‰¥ 2 student organized community service or outreach event per academic year

  • Academic Year 2025-2026: 6
  • Academic Year 2024-2025: 4
  • Academic Year 2023-2024: 4

≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on Exit Survey in response to their ability to “Advocate for patients and underserved populations.� (new question on survey)

  • CO 2026: 4.4/5