Program Goals and Outcomes

Goal 1: Medical Knowledge

Demonstrate comprehensive medical knowledge necessary to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Program Benchmarks

• ≥ national mean first-time pass rate on Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
• 100% of the graduating cohort will meet or exceed the “satisfactory” performance level (1435) on the PAEA End of Curriculum (EOC) exam
• ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the graduate survey in response to: “NYIT’s PA program prepared me for the PANCE exam.”

Program Outcomes

• PANCE Pass Rates

PAEA End of Curriculum (EOC) exam

Graduate Survey response to “NYIT’s PA program prepared me for the PANCE exam.”
(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’s experience.

Program Benchmarks

• ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Family Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Demonstrating cultural awareness and inclusion.”

Program Outcomes

Cohort mean on the Family Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Demonstrating cultural awareness and inclusion”

• CO 2026: 4.8/5
• CO 2025: 4.5/5
• CO 2024: 4.7/5

Goal 3: Communication

Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and interprofessional healthcare teams.

Program Benchmarks

• ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Internal Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Communicating appropriately with patients, their caregivers, and the healthcare team.”
• ≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on the Graduate Survey in response to “Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their caregivers, and other health professionals.”

Program Outcomes

Cohort mean on the Internal Medicine Preceptor Evaluation in response to “Communicating appropriately with patients, their caregivers, and the healthcare team.”

• CO 2026: 4.7/5
• CO 2025: 4.8/5
• CO 2024: 4.7/5

Cohort mean on the Graduate Survey in response to “Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their caregivers, and other health professionals.” (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

• ≥ 90% of students engaged in professional organizations (NYSSPA and AAPA)
• ≥ 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%

 ≥ 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

≥ 3.5/5 cohort mean on Exit Survey in response to their ability to “Advocate for patients and underserved populations.” (new question on survey)

• CO 2026: 4.4/5