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 “satisfactory� 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.�
Program Outcomes
PAEA End of Curriculum (EOC) exam
| Cohort | Satisfactory Knowledge | Advanced Knowledge |
| 2026 | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| 2025 | 83% | 17% |
| 2024 | 83.7% | 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.�
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:Â 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.�
- ≥ 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.�
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%
≥ 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