BLOG TOPIC: Why Modern Graduate Students Are Nothing Like Their Parents' Generation: How Things Have Changed!
Welcome back! In last week’s blog, we began an interesting new discussion about the modern generation of medical graduate students and how they have “learned how to learn” remarkably differently than ... ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
May 20, 2025•4 min read
Why Modern Graduate Students Are Nothing Like Their Parents' Generation: Kids These Days!
Once again, thank you for joining me on our weekly blog. Today, I’m launching a series entitled “Why Modern Graduate Students are Nothing Like Their Parents’ Generation.” ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
May 14, 2025•4 min read
Beyond Pass Rates: Making PANCE Data Work for Program Improvement
The ARC-PA continues to emphasize an integrated approach to validating program compliance with the C standards. ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
May 06, 2025•3 min read
Building a Culture of Assessment: A Strategic Guide for Inaugural PA Program Directors
One of the most pivotal responsibilities of a founding PA program director is to design a robust and sustainable assessment system. ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
April 29, 2025•2 min read
Building from the Ground Up: Your First Steps as an Inaugural PA Program Director
Being appointed as the inaugural director of a new PA program is a unique and complex professional responsibility. ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
April 22, 2025•2 min read
Identifying STARS: A Blueprint for PANCE Success
Dr. Westphall felt a wave of anxiety as he scanned his students’ recent PANCE scores. Of the 30 students in his class, six had failed the exam on their first try. For a program known for high first-ti... ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
April 14, 2025•2 min read
Building Your Research Foundation: A Practical Guide for New PA Faculty
Transitioning from clinical practice to academia presents a unique challenge for many new PA faculty. At most institutions, you’re expected to balance a full teaching load, advise students, serve on c... ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
April 08, 2025•3 min read
The Journey from Clinician to Educator: Embracing Reinvention
It was August 1991 when I first stepped into a silent, empty classroom. Anxiety weighed heavily on me. In just two weeks, I would be standing in front of PA students, expected to teach. ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
March 31, 2025•2 min read
Helping Struggling PA Students: A Proven Approach
John Smith is an aspiring PA student seeking guidance. He excelled as an undergraduate but has struggled since entering the PA program. "I study for eight hours a day—why aren’t my grades better?" he ... ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
March 24, 2025•4 min read
Top Ten Citations Conclusion: Standards E1.03 and A3.12
I’m glad you’re joining me once more. Today, we’ll finish the list of the ten most common citations, and I’ll provide some personal insights about the accreditation process's near future. ...more
Scott Massey Blogs
March 12, 2025•5 min read
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