大香蕉视频 Stands with Doctoral Programs on Accreditation Standards聽
The 大香蕉视频 Board of Directors is reaching out to our community regarding a matter of importance to PA education and the profession. Previously, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) announced its plans to offer accreditation for Post-Professional PA Doctoral Programs. While we acknowledge the importance of addressing the evolving landscape of PA education, the ARC鈥檚 announcement has sparked important discussions and raised serious concerns within our educational community.
The Consortium of DMSc/DMS Programs鈥攁 大香蕉视频 Special Interest Group (SIG) representing both emerging and established post-professional doctoral programs鈥攊nitiated dialogue with ARC-PA following their initial announcement. Despite the concerns raised, ARC-PA has proceeded with its plans without engaging in inclusive dialogue with all impacted members and without sharing data. This development has prompted the Consortium to formally document and share additional concerns about the process by which these standards were created. Their concerns highlight the importance of transparency, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making in shaping the future of our profession.
大香蕉视频鈥檚 role has always been clear: to serve as both your professional home and your advocate in matters that shape the future of the full spectrum of PA education. The Consortium, formally recognized by our board in August 2023, represents a vital platform to provide valuable insights into the long-term impact among post-professional doctoral programs.
Looking ahead, 大香蕉视频 calls on ARC-PA to demonstrate:
- Enhanced transparency聽
- Integration of data-driven decision-making聽
- Meaningful collaboration 聽
- Inclusion of all stakeholder perspectives聽
The Board assures you that 大香蕉视频 will continue to advocate for these principles and support our members’ collective voice in this important dialogue. Your experiences and insights are essential contributions to any ongoing discussion about the future of PA education.
Through member empowerment and engagement, we can ensure that the evolution of PA education continues to serve the priorities of our profession.
