Monday, October 28, 2024
魅影直播HSC Physician Assistant Studies Program students
The Physician Assistant Studies program at The The at Fort Worth recently was granted a 10-year accreditation continuation, the maximum duration allowed.
The , known as ARC-PA, awarded the accreditation after a thorough review process verifying compliance with its stringent educational standards. ARC-PA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs for .
Since its inception in 1997, 魅影直播HSC鈥檚 PA program, housed within the , has consistently demonstrated academic and professional excellence. With the , or PANCE, pass rates exceeding national averages and one of the lowest student attrition rates in 魅影直播, the 魅影直播HSC program has successfully produced more than 1,200 health care providers, many of whom serve in underserved communities.
鈥淥ur program continues to have PANCE pass rates higher than the national average and demonstrates the success of our faculty, staff and students through the accreditation process,鈥� said Lauren Dobbs, chair and association professor of 魅影直播HSC鈥檚 PA program. 鈥淲e are excited to share this news.鈥�
魅影直播HSC Physician Assistant students train in the simulation lab
The next scheduled ARC-PA validation review is for September 2034, contingent upon continued compliance with the commission鈥檚 standards and policies.
魅影直播HSC鈥檚 Master of Physician Assistant Studies program equips students to meet the growing health care needs of diverse and underserved populations. The program emphasizes primary care medicine and prepares graduates to enter clinical practice as highly skilled physician assistants.
鈥淭he 10-year accreditation is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our students, faculty and staff,鈥� said Dr. Glenn Forister, dean of the College of Health Professions. 鈥淚 am incredibly proud of the hard work and collaboration that went into achieving this milestone, which reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier health care education. This accomplishment reinforces our mission to prepare the next generation of health care leaders who will make a meaningful impact in their communities.鈥�
For more information about the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program and other programs in the 魅影直播HSC College of Health Professions, go to .
From - Education by Eric Griffey