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News from the April Commission Meeting

Deferral of Accreditation Decision The ARC-PA may defer an accreditation decision pertaining to a program until no later than the second regular meeting of the Commission following the decision to defer. When a decision is deferred: Program Response to Observations ARC-PA actively seeks program response(s) to the observation(s) from site visits or from the commission. […]

ARC-PA Conference 2026 Registration

July 7-11, 2026Minneapolis, MN Join us at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for an engaging and forward-thinking conference designed to illuminate what excellence looks like in PA education today. This event brings together program leaders, faculty, administrators, and accreditation professionals for meaningful learning, practical insight, and valuable connection. Conference sessions will focus on practical implementation strategies […]

Institutional Readiness Initiative (IRI) Announcement

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Institutional Readiness Initiative (IRI)—a new resource from ARC-PA designed to support colleges and universities exploring the development of a Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (PA) program. “Strategic Planning Conversations for Institutions Contemplating the Development of a PA program.” Through the IRI, ARC-PA aims to foster early, informed discussions that help […]

ARC-PA Coronavirus Update – Site Visits 2022

Please review the January 21, 2022 updated statement from ARC-PA – Site Visits 2022 Dear PA Educators and Stakeholders: Due to the current national surge in the Omicron variant of COVID-19, many of us are faced with shifting work priorities and travel restrictions. The ARC-PA has been carefully monitoring this surge and its potential impact on […]

UPDATE: Guidance for PA Programs on Coronavirus Planning 2/25/2021

Please review the February 25, 2021 updated  statement from ARC-PA: Guidance for PA Programs on Coronavirus Planning here. As we begin to see changes in the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on PA education, the ARC-PA continues to engage in email exchanges with programs, institutions, and faculty members. Over the past weeks, there have been […]