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What's in Your Playbook? Implementing Race- and Ethnicity-neutral Admission Strategies

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: George Washington University (M1 Level)
CMEs: 0.75
Co-Authors: Christy Eskes, DHSc, MPA, PA-C – Program Director, Keck Graduate Institute; Frank Giannelli, PhD, PA-C – Assistant Professor, Rutgers University; Joshua Merson, DMSc, MS-HPEd, PA-C – Associate Professor, Springfield College
Disclosure(s):
Angelique Redmond, BBA, PMP: No financial relationships to disclose
Joshua Merson, DMSc, MS-HPEd, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Christy Eskes, DHSc, MPA, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Frank R. Giannelli, PhD, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Description: Explore the outcome of the US Supreme Court's pivotal decision on race-conscious admissions in higher education. Learn about effective admission strategies ("plays") for Physician Assistant programs while complying with ARC-PA diversity mandates. Explore case studies, share challenges, and uncover best practices in adapting to the new admissions landscape.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the implications of the US Supreme Court’s decision on barring race-conscious admissions decisions
  • Identify race- and ethnicity-neutral admission strategies that PA programs can employ while also meeting the ARC-PA requirement of demonstrating a commitment to student diversity goals
  • Explore case studies of PA programs effectively employing race- and ethnicity-neutral admission strategies
  • Discuss best practices and challenges that audience members are experiencing at their institutions