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

Autor:	Young, Peter A., Griffith, Cynthia F., Ticknor, Iesha L., McElroy-Brooklyn, Jameka, DiRuggiero, Douglas, Bae, Gordon H., Froman, Richard, Kayingo, Gerald
Předmět:	RESEARCH DIVERSITY & inclusion policies PHYSICIANS' assistants HISPANIC Americans MEDICAL care TRANSITIONAL programs (Education) RACE SURVEYS COMPARATIVE studies MASTERS programs (Higher education) DESCRIPTIVE statistics DIVERSITY in the workplace STATISTICAL correlation AFRICAN Americans
Zdroj:	JAAPA: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins); Feb2024, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p1-6, 6p
Abstrakt:	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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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