Programmatic assessment improves evaluation in competency-based physician assistant education, indicating clearer professional definitions.
A comprehensive programmatic assessment framework should incorporate multiple methods and tools, implemented through longitudinal learning-assessment cycles. Defining and implementing PA-specific entrustable professional activities in the curriculum and assessment would help clearly define the PA profession for both the public and health care peers.
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