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IPAP Goals with Measurable Standards

  1. Deliver a curriculum that provides current, evidence-based medical education.
    1. Measure 1: ≥90% Agree or Strongly agree to Phase 2 student survey question: “Did Phase 1 (Didactic) adequately prepare you for Phase 2 (Clinical)?”
      • Data collection is ongoing/results pending. (Source: Phase 2 Student Survey)
  2. Provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares graduates to serve as competent clinical practitioners.
    1. Measure 1: First time PANCE pass rate at or above the national average.
      • Current Year (2025): 82%
      • Five Year Running Average 2020-2025: 92.17% (Source: PANCE Score Report)
    2. Measure 2: Overall PANCE pass rate at or above the national average.
      • Current Year (2025): 93.6%
      • Five Year Running Average 2020-2025: 99.81% (Source: PANCE Score Report)
  3. Produce PAs who are prepared for success in a military career.
    1. Measure 1: The promotion rate of IPAP graduates, at first promotion opportunity post-graduation, is commensurate with military peers.
      • Most recent year with complete data (2024): Army 99% Navy: 100% Air Force: 100% Coast Guard: 99%
      • Five Year Running Average (2019-2024): Army: 99% Navy: 100% Air Force: 100% Coast Guard: 99% (Source: Service Specialty Consultants) 
    2. Measure 2: ≥90% of graduates are successfully employed within 6 months of graduation.
      • Five Year Running Average (2019-2024): Army: 98% Navy: 100% Air Force: 100% Coast Guard: 96% (Source: Service Specialty Consultants)