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Inclusive Excellence

PA Education and the Death of Affirmative Action

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CMEs: 0.75
Disclosure(s):
Craig I. Matsumoto, DHSc, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Lori L. Felker, DHSc, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Matthew V. Kerns, JD: No financial relationships to disclose
Description: In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled that race is no longer considered for university admissions. This ruling impacts Physician Assistant (PA) diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. A multidisciplinary panel will discuss alternatives in achieving DEI targets, their effectiveness, and implications for their introduction will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the impact of the SCOTUS decision on affirmative action, its scope, and potential for inhibition of PA DEI objectives
  • Consider their home program’s compliance with PA DEI goals in relation to current law
  • Be able to analyze panelist perspectives and devise plans to realize diversity rich candidate pools consistent with their PA program’s culture and values
  • Measure, evaluate, and revise legally compliant DEI promoting programs as required, to achieve changing standards