Over the past five years, the percentage of Miami Dade residents admitted to the MDC PA program has consistently surpassed the program's benchmark. Class 2022 did not meet this goal. This class would have started during the peak of COVID-19, which may have been an impact**
| Class Year (n = # matriculants) |
Miami Dade County Residents (% of Class) | Program Goal (% of Class) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 (n=54) | 50** | 70 |
| 2023 (n=55) | 80 | 70 |
| 2024 (n=55) | 78 | 70 |
| 2025 (n=52) | 80 | 70 |
| 2026 (n=55) | 85 | 70 |
The MDCPA program commits to a diverse class of students from various ethnic groups in Miami Dade County for the Class of 2022-2026.
| Class Year | Hispanic | AA/Black | White (Non-Hispanic) | Asian | Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | American Indian/Alaskan Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 81.4% | 3.7% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0% |
| 2023 | 74.5% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 0% |
| 2024 | 70.9% | 7.2% | 9% | 9% | 1.8% | 0% |
| 2025 | 76.9% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0% |
| 2026 | 80% | 9% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0% |
The graduation rate of Miami Dade County residents for the last three graduated classes is 90%. This outcome aligns with the College and Program Mission to contribute to the Miami Dade County workforce.
| Class Year | Miami Dade County Residents Graduation Rate | Program Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.2% | 90% |
| 2023 | 95% | 90% |
| 2024 | 90.4% | 90% |
The program meets this goal by each class engages in interprofessional activity didactic instruction in in the Interprofessional course (DEH 2810L).
The program achieves this goal by ensuring that, during the clinical year, each class encounters interprofessional teams through simulation and/or clinical rotations.
**** Data not aggregated
| Class | Didactic % Participation | Clinical % Participation | IPE Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100% DEH 2810L | **** | Simulated OSCE |
| 2023 | 100% DEH 2810L | **** | Simulated OSCE |
| 2024 | 100% DEH 2810L | **** | Simulated OSCE |
| 2025 | 100% DEH 2810L | 100% Internal Medicine, Emergency & Family Medicine | 2 IPE events with Larkin University Pharmacy School |
The program defines a first-time pass rate within 5% points of the national average as a program strength. The program currently meets this goal.
The Class of 2020 (10%) and 2022 (6%) are currently outliers. A possible contributing factor to this was COVID19 as there were impacts on clinical rotations and the didactic method of instruction.
NCCPA
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination
Exam Performance Summary Report
Definitions of the report headings are provided at the end of the report. All information is current as of the date the report was generated unless otherwise specified.
| Class Graduation Year | Group | Number of Candidates Who Took PANCE | Number of Exam Attempts | Number of Exams Passed | Program Exam Pass Rate | National Exam Pass Rate for the Class Graduation Year | % of Candidates Who Ultimately Passed PANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | First Time Takers | 52 | 52 | 44 | 85% | 95% | 94% |
| 2021 | First Time Takers | 55 | 55 | 51 | 93% | 93% | 98% |
| 2022 | First Time Takers | 50 | 50 | 43 | 86% | 92% | 98% |
| 2023 | First Time Takers | 53 | 53 | 47 | 89% | 92% | 98% |
| 2024 | First Time Takers | 46 | 46 | 40 | 87% | 92% | 89% |
In the past 3 years, each graduating class has averaged a PANCE score above 400. Indicating that each class is demonstrating above average medical knowledge.
| Class Year | Average PANCE Score | Program Goal (400) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 427 | 400 |
| 2023 | 453 | 400 |
| 2024 | 437 | 400 |
The program's five-year first-time taker performance rate is within 5% of the national Five Year National First Time Taker Average: 93% (2024)
NCCPA
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination
Five Year First Time Taker Summary Report
Definitions of the report headings are provided at the end of the report. All information is current as of the date the report was generated.
| Class* | Class Graduation Year | Number of First Time Takers | Program First Time Taker Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2020 | 2020 | 52 | 85% |
| Class of 2021 | 2021 | 55 | 93% |
| Class of 2022 | 2022 | 50 | 86% |
| Class of 2023 | 2023 | 53 | 89% |
| Class of 2024 | 2024 | 46 | 87% |
RR=response Rate, n= #respondents
| Class Year | Employed South Florida | Employed in Florida (not South Florida) |
Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 n=33 RR =66% |
85% | 6% | 9% |
| 2023 n=17 RR =32% |
82% | 8% | 12% |
| 2024 n=29 RR =60% |
71% | 0% | 29% |
The program meets its goals of contributing to the workforce in Miami Dade County and the greater South Florida region. Graduate survey data is gathered six months post-graduation, at which time graduates provide information regarding their practice location.
this goal has been met as in the past five classes the Miami Dade College physician Assistant students have program continually committed to service activities in the community.
| Class Year | Project SEED | MDC Health Fair | Annual Foot Washing | Health Fair Homestead | Human Trafficking Event | Domestic Violence Shelter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2021 | X | Event cancelled | Event cancelled | X | X | X |
| Class 2022 | Event cancelled due to COVID | Event cancelled due to COVID | Event cancelled due to COVID | Event cancelled due to COVID | Event cancelled due to COVID | |
| Class 2023 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Class 2024 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Class 2025 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Class 2025 | X | Pending Spring 2025 | Pending Spring 2025 | X | X | Pending Spring 2025 |