Elon University PA Program in Charlotte Goals

  1. Prepare students to excel in healthcare settings. 
    • Measures
      1. PANCE First-Time Pass Rate at or above national average
      2. 90% of students are rated as “Above Expectations” in clinical excellence on their clinical preceptor evaluation
    • Outcomes
      • Outcome data will be available after the graduation of the first cohort in 2029.
  2. Provide students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to be healthcare leaders. 
    • Measures
      1. 95% of students indicate they have increased knowledge in leadership skills
      2. Students score 80% or higher on project related to healthcare policy or advocacy
      3. 100% of students have a leadership opportunity during the program, including serving on student-led association mentored by a faculty advisor
    • Outcomes
      • Outcome data will be available after the graduation of the first cohort in 2029.
  3. Develop students’ skills to deliver compassionate, equitable care that addresses healthcare disparities.
    • Measures
      1. Students achieve a 90% or higher on the summative OSCE in providing compassionate care for a standardized patient
      2. 100% of students indicate they have increased their knowledge of the healthcare challenges in underserved populations in the Charlotte area
      3. 100% of students have one or more clinical rotations in medically underserved communities (MUAs/HPSAs)
    • Outcomes
      • Outcome data will be available after the graduation of the first cohort in 2029.
  4.  Foster interprofessional collaboration with students from other healthcare disciplines.
    • Measures
      1. 100% of students indicate they have an increased knowledge of skills needed to be an effective member of interprofessional healthcare team
      2. On OSCE, students score 90% or higher on effectively creating a treatment plan that involves interprofessional team
    • Outcomes
      • Outcome data will be available after the graduation of the first cohort in 2029.

Program Competencies