In this episode, Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief of the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor at Northeastern University, welcome Dr. Vanessa Bester, Director of the School of Health at Augsburg University, and Dr. Carolyn Bradley-Guidry, associate dean for student affairs and engagement at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Together, they discuss their impactful JPAE article, “What Works? Fostering Inclusivity in Physician Assistant/Associate Education.” The conversation explores their research findings and the ROAD (Retention, Outreach, Alignment, Diversity) framework, which offers actionable strategies for building inclusive PA programs. Highlights include their methodology—featuring interviews with high-performing PA programs—and practical approaches like holistic admissions, pathway initiatives, and continuous improvement in diversity efforts. 

Show notes

JPAE article: What Works? Fostering Inclusivity in Physician Assistant/Associate Education: The Retention, Outreach, Alignment, and Diversity (ROAD) Framework