Military Veteran Matriculation in US Physician Associate/Assistant Programs.

Adam BroughtonAlexis LandryMary ShowstarkCarey L BarryShahpar NajmabadiJoanne RollsTrenton Honda

Published in: The journal of physician assistant education : the official journal of the Physician Assistant Education Association (2024)

Military veterans and active-duty military personnel have higher likelihood of matriculation into US PA programs relative to nonveteran peers. The proportion of veterans in the matriculant pool has decreased over time. This suggests that while PA programs seems to value previous military experience, further efforts to evaluate and address barriers to military veterans in applying for admissions is needed.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
public health
emergency department
primary care
quality improvement