Program Goals and Outcomes
Goal 1: Medical Knowledge
Demonstrate comprehensive medical knowledge necessary to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Program Benchmarks
- 鈮 national mean first-time pass rate on Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
- 100% of the graduating cohort will meet or exceed the 鈥渟atisfactory鈥 performance level (1435) on the PAEA End of Curriculum (EOC) exam
- 鈮 3.5/5 cohort mean on the graduate survey in response to: 鈥淣YIT鈥檚 PA program prepared me for the PANCE exam.鈥
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 鈥淣YIT鈥檚 PA program prepared me for the PANCE exam.鈥
(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鈥檚 experience.
Program Benchmarks
- 鈮 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Family Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to 鈥淒emonstrating cultural awareness and inclusion.鈥
Program Outcomes
Cohort mean on the Family Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to 鈥淒emonstrating cultural awareness and inclusion鈥
- CO 2026: 4.8/5
- CO 2025: 4.5/5
- CO 2024: 4.7/5
Goal 3:聽Communication
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and interprofessional healthcare teams.
Program Benchmarks
- 鈮 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Internal Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to 鈥淐ommunicating appropriately with patients, their caregivers, and the healthcare team.鈥
- 鈮 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Graduate Survey in response to 鈥淒emonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their caregivers, and other health professionals.鈥
Program Outcomes
Cohort mean on the Internal Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to 鈥淐ommunicating appropriately with patients, their caregivers, and the healthcare team.鈥
- CO 2026: 4.7/5
- CO 2025: 4.8/5
- CO 2024: 4.7/5
Cohort mean on the Graduate Survey in response to 鈥淒emonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their caregivers, and other health professionals.鈥 (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
- 鈮 90% of students engaged in professional organizations (NYSSPA and AAPA)
- 鈮 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%
鈮 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
鈮 3.5/5 cohort mean on Exit Survey in response to their ability to 鈥淎dvocate for patients and underserved populations.鈥 (new question on survey)
- CO 2026: 4.4/5