Goals
The following includes information on program goals, outcomes, and student data for the Physician Assistant Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Goal 1: First-time PANCE rate will be at or above the national average
Table 1: PANCE first-time pass rate
| Mayo Clinic PA Program | National average | Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2022 | 95% | 92% | Met |
| Class of 2023 | 95% | 92% | Met |
| Class of 2024 | 71% | 92% | Not Met |
| Class of 2025 | 96% | Not yet available | Met |
Goal 2: Prepare students to provide respectful and compassionate care to patients
Benchmark 2.1
100% of didactic students will receive a “developing” score or above on their first attempt in the summative Didactic OSCE assessing EPA 9.2: "Contribute to a climate of mutual respect and trust through effective communication strategies"
Table 2: Didactic OSCE evaluation of EPA 7.3
| Percentage who scored "developing" or "entrustable" behavior | Benchmark (100%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2022 | 100% (22/22) | Met |
| Class of 2023 | 100% (21/21) | Met |
| Class of 2024 | 100% (25/25) | Met |
| Class of 2025 | 100% (25/25) | Met |
| Class of 2026 | 100% (24/24) | Met |
Benchmark 2.2
100% of clinical year students will receive an average of a "good” (4/5) rating or above in the last three months of the clinical year rotations on the patient evaluation of the student on (2) questions “The level of respect the student gave me was” and “The level of compassion the student demonstrated was”
Table 3: Patient evaluation
| Percentage of students who averaged "very good" or "good" on both questions | Benchmark (100%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2022 | 100% (22/22) | Met |
| Class of 2023 | 100% (21/21) | Met |
| Class of 2024 | 100% (25/25) | Met |
| Class of 2025 | 100% (23/23) | Met |
Table 4: Patient evaluation (last 3 rotations) qualitative data
Benchmark 2.3
100% of clinical year students will average a 4/5 on their preceptor evaluations the last three months of their clinical year on "Caring for Diverse Populations: Treats all persons with respect, care, and compassion regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other unique factors".
Table 5: Preceptor evaluation
| Percentage who achieved average 4.0 | Benchmark (100%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2022 | 100% (22/22) | Met |
| Class of 2023 | 100% (21/21) | Met |
| Class of 2024 | 100% (25/25) | Met |
| Class of 2025 | 100% (23/23) | Met |
Table 6: Preceptor evaluation (last 3 rotations) qualitative analysis
Goal 3: Encourage faculty to serve others by participating in committee, volunteer, or leadership activities
Benchmark 3.1
100% of PA faculty will participate in at least one committee, volunteer, or leadership activity annually.
Table 7: Faculty volunteer/leadership/committee participation
| Volunteer activities | Formal leadership | Committee participation | Total activities (average per faculty) | Percentage of faculty meeting benchmark | Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2021-2022 (11 faculty) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21 (1.9) | 100% | Met |
| Year 2022-2023 (10 faculty) | 7 | 6 | 9 | 22 (2.2) | 100% | Met |
| Year 2023-2024 (10 faculty) | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22 (2.2) | 100% | Met |
| Year 2024-2025 (11 faculty) | 7 | 14 | 18 | 39 (3.5) | 100% | Met |
Goal 4: Students will possess a basic understanding of quality improvement research and participate in quality improvement projects
Benchmark 4.1
100% of didactic year students will pass their Silver Quality Essentials examination through the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy.
Table 8: Silver certification pass rate
| Silver examinations passed (%) | Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2022 | 22/22 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2023 | 21/21 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2024 | 25/25 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2025 | 24/24 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2026 | 23/23 (100%) | Met |
Benchmark 4.2
100% of Students' Quality Improvement projects will be accepted to the Mayo Clinic Quality Improvement Conference or any other local, regional, or national conference for presentation.
Table 9: Percentage of QI projects accepted to quality conference
| QI projects accepted (%) | Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2022 | 22/22 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2023 | 21/21 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2024 | 25/25 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2025 | 24/24 (100%) | Met |
| Class of 2026 | 23/23 (100%) | Met |
Quality Academy poster presentations
Class of 2026
- It’s Worth a Shot: Boosting Hepatitis B Vaccination Rates Among Healthcare Workers
- Overcoming Language Barriers: Using Text Messages to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in Spanish-Preferred Communities
- Fitting the Future: Optimizing Gastrojejunostomy (GJ) Tube Length for Pediatric Patients
- Breath Behind Bouncebacks: Respiratory Distress Tops ICU Return Rates
Class of 2025
- Previniendo el Cáncer de las Mamas: Addressing Breast Cancer Screening Disparities in Spanish-Preferred Populations
- Little Lifelines with Community Paramedics: An Intervention to Reduce Pediatric Bronchiolitis Hospitalization
- A Call to Action: Bridging Gaps in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening Follow-Up
- Decreasing Schedule II ADHD Medication Requests
- Protecting Pediatric Patients from X-Ray Overutilization: A Study on X-Ray Use for Verifying NG/OG Tube Placement
Class of 2024
- Identifying the Discrepancy in Postpartum Gestational Diabetes Follow-up During Care Transitions
- Cologuard: Preventing a "Messy" Colorectal Cancer Case
- Closing the Gap: A New Approach to Improving Annual Wellness Visit Compliance Among Medicare Patients
- Towards a Smoother Transition; Protecting Vulnerable Patients Through Callback Reduction
- Long Time No Stay: Barriers That Affect Postoperative Colorectal Length of Stay
Class of 2023
- Clicks Away From Reduced Healthcare Expenditures for Lupron Depot 11.25 mg
- Ensuring a Reproducible Process for Pharmaceutical Product Changes Resulting from Supply Shortages
- The Stats on the Desats: Alarm Fatigue and the Implications for Patient Safety
- Smartheart: Expanding Access to 12-Lead ECGs in the Outpatient Practice
- Saturday Pap Smear Clinic: Addressing Barriers to Women's Health
Class of 2022
- Assessing Renal Recovery Post Acute Kidney Injury - A Quality Improvement Initiative
- Asthma - Who's Really in Control
- Hybrid Visit - The Way of the Future?
- Patient Satisfaction: Telehealth versus Virtual Care - Are We Really Listening
Goal 5: Graduate students with a commitment to practice at Mayo Clinic
Benchmark 5.1
50% of graduates will practice as a physician assistant at Mayo Clinic enterprise within 6 months of graduation.
Table 10: Mayo PA graduate employment within 6 months of graduation
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 50% (11/22) | 42.9% (9/21) | 46% (11/24) | 30.4% (7/24) |
| MCHS* | 13.6% (3/22) | 0% (0/21) | 8% (2/24) | 4.1% (1/24) |
| Total Mayo Midwest | 63.6% (14/22) | 42.9% (9/21) | 54% (13/24) | 33.3% (8/24) |
| Mayo AZ/FL** | 0% | 9.5% (2/21) | 4% (1/24) | 8.3% (2/24) |
| Total Mayo Enterprise | 63.6% (14/22) | 52.4% (11/21) | 58% (14/24) | 43.5% (10/23) |
| Non-Mayo employment | 31.8% (7/22) | 47.6% (10/21) | 33% (8/24) | 56.5% (13/23) |
| Total employed | 95.4% (21/22) | 100% (21/21) | 92% (22/24) | 100% (23/23) |
| Benchmark | Met | Met | Met | Not Met |
Midwest: Rochester and MCHS
*MCHS: Mayo Clinic Health System-SWMN, SEMN, NWWI, SWWI region
**Mayo Clinic Enterprise: Midwest, Arizona (Scottsdale), Florida (Jacksonville)