Academics

Benchmark

1. Admit 55 students in each cohort annually, with at least 70% of the class being residents of Miami-Dade County.
2. Maintains a diverse class consistent with the matriculant profile of Miami Dade College.
3. Maintain a graduation rate of 90% and above for Miami Dade County Residents.

Outcomes

Outcome 1: Over the past five years, the percentage of Miami Dade residents admitted to the MDC PA program has exceeded the program's benchmark.

Outcome 2: The MDCPA program commits to a diverse class of students from various ethnic groups in Miami Dade County for the Class of 2022-2026.

Outcome 3: The graduation rate of Miami Dade County residents for the last three graduated classes exceeds 90%. This outcome aligns with the College and Program Mission to contribute to the Miami Dade County workforce.

Benchmark

1. 100% of each class will participate in at least one interprofessional team.
2. Through simulation and/or clinical rotations members of each class engage with members of the healthcare team.

Outcome:

1. Each class fulfills this goal by actively participating in interprofessional activities integrated into the didactic curriculum through the Interprofessional course (DEH 2810L).
2. The program ensures that during the clinical year, every class gains hands-on experience working with interprofessional healthcare teams through both simulation exercises and clinical rotations.

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Benchmark

1. PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certification Exam) first-time pass rate 88%. A program strength would be attaining a first-time pass rate at or above the national average.
2. Ninety percent of each class will pass the initial Summative Examination on the first attempt. A program strength is an initial pass rate over 95% for two consecutive years.
3. Eighty-five percent of each class will pass the Summative OSCE on the first attempt. A program strength is an initial pass rate over 90% for two consecutive years.
4. Aggregate mean preceptor evaluations scores on medical knowledge clinical and technical skill learning outcomes will be >4.0/5.0. Learning outcomes scoring 4.5/5.0 or greater across all clinical rotations is a strength.

Outcome 1: The program defines a first-time pass rate as 88%. Across the three most recent graduating classes, only the Class of 2023 and 2025 has met the benchmark. Program first-time pass rate is first time pass rate at or above the national average. Class 2025 has met and exceed this goal.

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Outcome 2: As a measure of preparation in the medical knowledge to practice, the End of Curriculum Summative Examination is administered within 4 months of graduation. Across the three most recently graduated classes, each class exceeds the benchmark.

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Outcome 3: To assess the preparation of clinical skills, the Didactic Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is administered at the end of the didactic year, and the Summative OSCE is conducted within four months prior to graduation. Across the three most recent graduated classes, the program has met or exceeded this benchmark.

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Outcome 4:To ensure that students are thoroughly prepared in both medical knowledge and clinical skills, the program systematically evaluates performance on key learning outcomes throughout each clinical rotation. The mean performance on learning outcomes across Class 2024, and Class 2025, has met the established benchmarks of success in all clinical rotations. Areas of program strength scoring >4.5 on all rotations is Interpersonal communication skills.

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Benchmark

1. Within 6 months of graduation at least 50% of graduates will secure employment in the Miami-Dade County and South Florida healthcare system within six months of graduation.

RR=response Rate, n= #respondents

Outcomes:

The program meets its goals of contributing to the workforce in Miami Dade County and the greater South Florida region. An employment poll is gathered about six months post-graduation, at which time graduates provide information regarding their practice location.

Benchmark:

Annually each Physician Assistant Class will participate in at least two community service events in Miami Dade County.

Outcome 1:

The goal has been exceeded across all classes. This program has consistently achieved its goal, with Miami Dade College Physician Assistant students participating in community service activities over the three most recent graduated classes.