Student Outcomes : University of Dayton, Ohio

Student Outcomes

At the University of Dayton, we are committed to transparency and excellence in preparing the next generation of physician assistants. Explore our program goals and results, as well as data on attrition and graduation rates and Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) pass rates.

These outcomes reflect our dedication to student success, academic rigor and our Catholic, Marianist values of service and community.

Student Attrition and Graduation Rates

PANCE Pass Rates

Program Goals

The UD physician assistant program strives to have all of its students successfully accomplish six goals in order for them to become highly functioning members of a healthcare team upon graduation. In addition to these goals, the program aspires to have graduates who demonstrate pristine ethical behavior in all aspects of clinical practice, promote healthy lifestyles and provide holistic patient care in primary care and underserved communities.

1. UDPA will enroll students who are highly qualified and perform strongly in science prerequisite courses.

Highly Qualified Applicants

Measure: Average undergraduate GPA by cohort
Benchmark: Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.4 out of 4.0
Success:
- Cohort 2026: 3.70
- Cohort 2025: 3.70
- Cohort 2024: 3.59
- Cohort 2023: 3.57
- Cohort 2022: 3.62

Applicants with Strong Performance in Science Prerequisite Courses

Measure: Average GPA for UDPA science prerequisite courses by cohort
Benchmark: GPA in science prerequisite courses ≥ 3.4 out of 4.0
Success:
- Cohort 2026: 3.71
- Cohort 2025: 3.68
- Cohort 2024: 3.63
- Cohort 2023: 3.59
- Cohort 2022: 3.66

2. UDPA will enroll students who are members of underserved communities*

* While this benchmark designates a minimum number of underserved students (which includes students from underrepresented populations), race and ethnicity are not considered as a factor during the review of a student's application materials.

Measure: Number of students from underserved communities enrolled in the program (Students from underserved communities include those who may not have access to full benefits of economic, social and political opportunity. Dimensions may include race, religion/spirituality/faith, ethnicity, ability, national origin, immigration status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, attraction/sexual orientation, social class/socioeconomic status, and language. This list is not exhaustive.)
Benchmark: At least 15% of each cohort will be from an underrepresented community
Success:
- Cohort 2026: 33% of students enrolled
- Cohort 2025: 63% of students enrolled
- Cohort 2024: 43% of students enrolled
- Cohort 2023: 28% of students enrolled
- Cohort 2022: 35% of students enrolled

3. UDPA will graduate students who perform patient-centered history and physical exams with cultural sensitivity and professionalism.

History and Physical Exam

Measure: History and physical exam skills based on Preceptor Evaluation of Student
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.6 out of 5.0
Measure: H&P skills based on student graduate evaluation
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.3 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.5 out of 5.0

Cultural Sensitivity

Measure: Cultural sensitivity evaluation based on student graduate evaluation
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.3 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.3 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.4 out of 5.0

Professionalism

Measure: Professionalism evaluation based on Preceptor Evaluation of Student
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.9 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.9 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.9 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.9 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.9 out of 5.0
Measure: Professionalism evaluation based on student graduate evaluation
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.3 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.5 out of 5.0

4. UDPA will graduate students who are able to perform procedural skills and preventative healthcare at the level expected of PAs entering practice.

Procedural Skills

Measure: Procedural skills based on Preceptor Evaluation of Student
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.6 out of 5.0
Measure: Procedural skills based on student graduate evaluation
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.3 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.4 out of 5.0

Preventative Healthcare

Measure: Evaluation of preventative healthcare based on Preceptor Evaluation of Student
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.6 out of 5.0
Measure: Skill in patient education, counseling, and health risk appraisal based on student graduate evaluation
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.3 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.5 out of 5.0

5. UDPA graduates will be able to think critically and create patient-centered treatment plans.

Critical Thinking

Measure: Creation of a differential diagnosis based on Preceptor Evaluation of Student
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.5 out of 5.0
Measure: Skill in formulating an appropriate diagnosis based on student graduate evaluation
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.7 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.2 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.4 out of 5.0
Measure: First-time pass rate on PANCE
Benchmark: Program pass rate at or above national average
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 95% first-time pass rate (92% national average)
- Cohort 2023: 100% first-time pass rate (92% national average)
- Cohort 2022: 84% first-time pass rate (92% national average)
- Cohort 2021: 94% first-time pass rate (93% national average)
- Cohort 2020: 100% first-time pass rate (95% national average)

Patient-Centered Treatment Plans

Measure: Development of treatment plan based on Preceptor Evaluation of Student
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.5 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.4 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.7 out of 5.0
Measure: Skill in developing and implementing treatment plans based on student graduate evaluation
Benchmark: ≥ 3.5 out of 5.0
Success:
- Cohort 2024: 4.6 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2023: 4.2 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2022: 4.3 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2021: 4.1 out of 5.0
- Cohort 2020: 4.2 out of 5.0

6. UDPA students will provide service to the community and the PA profession.

Community Service

- Measure: Percentage of UDPA students who complete community service while in the PA program
- Benchmark: 100% of students
- Success:
  - Cohort 2026: in progress
  - Cohort 2025: 100%
  - Cohort 2024: 100%
  - Cohort 2023: 100%
  - Cohort 2022: 100%

Service to the PA Profession

Measure: Percentage of UDPA students who are members in the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and/or the Ohio Academy of Physician Assistants (OAPA) while in the PA program
Benchmark: 100% of students
Success:
- Cohort 2026: 100%
- Cohort 2025: 100%
- Cohort 2024: 100%
- Cohort 2023: 100%
- Cohort 2022: 100%

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