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Exit Survey 

Every graduating class is asked to complete the Graduate Exit Survey. Data obtained through this survey demonstrates that our graduates agree that they are successfully prepared for entry-level clinical practice through the delivery of a diverse curriculum.

Exit Survey QuestionCo 2024Co 2025Co 2026
Benchmark4.0/5.0 (30% response rate)4.0/5.0 (30% response rate)4.0/5.0 (30% response rate)
RESPONSE RATE31%15%37%
Upon completing the GWU PA Program, I am prepared to utilize critical thinking, quality improvement, and informatics to practice safe, evidence-based medicine.4.11/5.03.8/5.04.58/5.0
Upon completing the GWU PA Program, I am prepared to collaborate effectively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuous, high quality, patient-centered care.4.22/5.04.2/5.04.67/5.0
Upon completing the GWU PA Program, I am prepared to manage the delivery of health care with respect to diverse cultures and belief systems for patient populations in varied health care settings.4.33/5.04.2/5.04.2/5.0
The PA Program delivers a diverse curriculum that prepares students for entry-level clinical practice.4.53/5.02.7/5.04.5/5.0

Summative Data

The GWU PA Program administers a comprehensive week of summative assessments designed to verify that each student has successfully achieved all established program outcomes. Successful completion of the summative evaluation is a requirement for graduation. Demonstrated achievement of every program outcome confirms that the program has thoroughly evaluated each student and affirms their readiness for entry-level clinical practice. Each student from the 2026 cohort who participated in summative passed every outcome and graduated the program. Furthermore, the 2026 cohort collectively passed each competency well above the programmatic benchmark of 80%.

Program Competency Average Score for 2026 Cohort
(80% Benchmark)
Competency Met*
Elicit an appropriate medical history and perform an appropriate physical exam on any patient in any setting88.21%100%
Document an appropriate medical record for any patient in any setting88.5%100%
Interpret and synthesize the information derived from the history, physical exam, and other patient-related data to guide the formation of a thorough differential diagnosis86.97%100%
Order and interpret high-value laboratory and diagnostic tests based on patient-specific factors85.91%100%
Identify, discuss, perform, and order appropriate therapy and treatment modalities to manage commonly occurring diagnoses86.23%100%
Evaluation clinical situations that require referral, consultation, or elevation of care 86.25%100%
Utilize patient-centered communication skills to counsel and educate patients and their families89.0%100%
Apply principles of interprofessional practice to work in collaborative healthcare teams 87.64%100%
Display an attitude of professional concern that encompasses the impact that individual patient circumstances have on healthcare decisions and outcomes 90.02%100%
Utilize the principles of evidence-based practice 86.34%100%
Demonstrate knowledge of the PA profession, its development and trends, the regulatory environment, and the US healthcare system97.17%100%
Exhibit ethical behavior and professional conduct90.02%100%

*Percentage of students who passed the assessments of this program competency.