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. 2024 Feb 1;37(2):1-6.
doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000997688.51073.c2.

Diversity of PA cohorts during the evolution to an entry-level master's degree

Peter A Young  1 , Cynthia F Griffith, Iesha L Ticknor, Jameka McElroy-Brooklyn, Douglas DiRuggiero, Gordon H Bae, Richard Froman, Gerald Kayingo
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Diversity of PA cohorts during the evolution to an entry-level master's degree

Peter A Young et al. JAAPA. .

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated the racial and ethnic diversity of physician associate/assistant (PA) graduating cohorts during the profession's transition from a standard undergraduate degree to an entry-level master's degree.

Methods: Using all existing program reports from the Physician Assistant Education Association (1985-2019), we explored potential associations between changes in tuition, degree types offered, and racial/ethnic makeup of graduating cohorts.

Results: We observed a strong negative association between Black students and graduates versus increasing tuition and the rise of master's level programs.

Conclusions: More equitable opportunities for joining the PA profession may be needed.

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