ARC-PA finally released the new guidance we were pushing for and it is a massive relief for students everywhere. I am honestly stunned by how much pull this group has because this change happened entirely because you spoke up. Please keep a close eye on your individual programs to ensure …
May 13, 2020
Final supporters
COVID-19, the quarantine, and all subsequent fallout has everyone struggling to figure out what to do next. Medical education is no exception.
Many PA students were abruptly pulled from clinical sites and PA programs are struggling to figure out how to keep their students on track to graduate. Some of these students are merely weeks away from finishing their rigorous programs.
ARC-PA released one statement early in the course of events (March 10th) with vague instructions on how to adapt during this crisis. They have not provided guidance to PA programs on any alternative clinical learning approaches.
PA students across the country have indicated their programs do not know how to proceed with clinical education, and feel ARC-PA has limited them on what they can do. These students have been left in limbo, without answers. They have spent thousands of dollars and months of their lives dedicated to this education, and are simply asking for answers right now.
We are asking ARC-PA to follow what AAMC (the association of American Medical Colleges) has done for medical students and provide guidance to PA programs and support PA students, with the goal of graduating on time when possible. We are asking them to make creative and innovative adjustments without sacrificing the high standards of education PAs are held too. We know this is possible.
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Reached 2,500 supporters
March 21, 2020
March 20, 2020
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this is gaining. This movement belongs entirely to the students who are finally speaking up about the uncertainty they face. I am just a person who started a page but you all are the ones providing the courage to keep moving forward.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 20, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2020
279 Comments
Guidance during this surreal time is warranted. We should not be penalized for the state of the world during this pandemic. The vast majority of us WANT to be in the clinic and hospital setting HELPING, which is what we have been TRAINED to do over the last 20+ months.
We need guidance from ARC-PA and alternatives to clinical hours. ARC-PA should be supporting social distancing recommendations by giving our programs guidance as to how they can provide meaningful learning opportunities we can complete at home.
I'm a PA student set to graduate in May, and I've been forced to cut my clinical rotations short even though I'm dying to be out there helping. My classmates and I are equipped to help fight this pandemic if given the opportunity.
Let’s adopt something similar to the AAMC and back your PA students. It’s a little unfair for us PA students who have put in so much time and effort into our education and to not get appropriate guidance from our governing body during a time like this
Not having a clear answer on where ARCPA stands for graduation leaves endless anxiety for me—where will I live last minute? How much will it cost? What will I do to prolong boards and an income? I understand how important our clinical hours, but I’d like more guidance and support.
Just starting as a PA-S1 but please help those at such a critical time proceed!
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ARC-PA finally released the new guidance we were pushing for and it is a massive relief for students everywhere. I am honestly stunned by how much pull this group has because this change happened entirely because you spoke up. Please keep a close eye on your individual programs to ensure …
May 13, 2020
Final supporters
COVID-19, the quarantine, and all subsequent fallout has everyone struggling to figure out what to do next. Medical education is no exception.
Many PA students were abruptly pulled from clinical sites and PA programs are struggling to figure out how to keep their students on track to graduate. Some of these students are merely weeks away from finishing their rigorous programs.
ARC-PA released one statement early in the course of events (March 10th) with vague instructions on how to adapt during this crisis. They have not provided guidance to PA programs on any alternative clinical learning approaches.
PA students across the country have indicated their programs do not know how to proceed with clinical education, and feel ARC-PA has limited them on what they can do. These students have been left in limbo, without answers. They have spent thousands of dollars and months of their lives dedicated to this education, and are simply asking for answers right now.
We are asking ARC-PA to follow what AAMC (the association of American Medical Colleges) has done for medical students and provide guidance to PA programs and support PA students, with the goal of graduating on time when possible. We are asking them to make creative and innovative adjustments without sacrificing the high standards of education PAs are held too. We know this is possible.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
March 21, 2020
March 20, 2020
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this is gaining. This movement belongs entirely to the students who are finally speaking up about the uncertainty they face. I am just a person who started a page but you all are the ones providing the courage to keep moving forward.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 20, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2020
279 Comments
My daughter has worked 7 years for this achievement and only weeks away from graduation to have graduation postponed. Do not need the Pomp and Circumstances just the diploma and the ability to sit for an exam when testing sites reopen!
Guidance during this surreal time is warranted. We should not be penalized for the state of the world during this pandemic. The vast majority of us WANT to be in the clinic and hospital setting HELPING, which is what we have been TRAINED to do over the last 20+ months.
We need guidance from ARC-PA and alternatives to clinical hours. ARC-PA should be supporting social distancing recommendations by giving our programs guidance as to how they can provide meaningful learning opportunities we can complete at home.
I'm a PA student set to graduate in May, and I've been forced to cut my clinical rotations short even though I'm dying to be out there helping. My classmates and I are equipped to help fight this pandemic if given the opportunity.
Let’s adopt something similar to the AAMC and back your PA students. It’s a little unfair for us PA students who have put in so much time and effort into our education and to not get appropriate guidance from our governing body during a time like this
Not having a clear answer on where ARCPA stands for graduation leaves endless anxiety for me—where will I live last minute? How much will it cost? What will I do to prolong boards and an income? I understand how important our clinical hours, but I’d like more guidance and support.
Just starting as a PA-S1 but please help those at such a critical time proceed!
Signed!
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My daughter has worked 7 years for this achievement and only weeks away from graduation to have graduation postponed. Do not need the Pomp and Circumstances just the diploma and the ability to sit for an exam when testing sites reopen!