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Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Holistic Admissions Enhancement

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: UDC/Catholic (M1 Level)
CMEs: 0.75
Co-Authors: Alicia R. Bolden, DMSc, MPH, PA-C | Annie Wildermuth, PhD, PA-C, EM-CAQ, RD
Disclosure(s):
Donna Murray, DMSc, MS, PA-C: No relevant disclosure to display
Darin Ryujin, MS, MPAS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Emily B. Douglas, MSPAS, MSc, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Nathalie Ortiz Pate, MPH, MHS, MHPE, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Skylar Stewart-Clark, PhD, MSPAS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Description: Join us for an insightful session delving into the world of holistic admissions within PA programs. We will explore the integration of attributes and experiences and how they align with the mission of your program when selecting members of your cohort. Through understanding the core principles of holistic evaluation to practical application techniques, participants will gain valuable insights to enhance their admissions procedures while ensuring alignment with program goals and achieve inclusive excellence.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a practical understanding of holistic admissions and its significance to compliance with ARC-PA Standard A11
  • Identify strategies for integrating mission statements and program goals into the admissions process for greater alignment
  • Explore developing and utilizing rubrics as evaluation tools for holistic applicant assessment
  • Discuss best practices and potential challenges in adopting holistic admissions approaches, with insights on overcoming barriers for successful implementation