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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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