Author:
Snyder Jennifer,Alexander Lisa Mustone,Statler Michel,Straker Howard,Bowser Jonathan,Caruthers Kara,Murray Donna,Alesbury Elizabeth
Abstract
Abstract
As an ever-increasing number of physician assistant (PA) programs moves toward holistic admissions, a better understanding of how to achieve their stated admission goals becomes more important. With the June 2023 US Supreme Court decision effectively ending affirmative action in higher education, navigating holistic admissions is now an even greater challenge. In this article, the PA Education Association's Presidents Commission offers a guide for programs to use in implementing holistic admissions at their institutions and key considerations. Is the process mission-driven? Does it follow principles of quality improvement and incorporate ongoing assessment of that process? Using data can be a constructive and insightful way to inform the process. The authors hope that tools, resources, and recommendations offered in this article will serve as valuable resources for any program attempting to institute or improve its holistic admissions process.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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