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The OSCE compared to the PACKRAT as a predictor of performance on the PANCE
Oberle, Barbara T. Muma, Richard D.
Oberle, Barbara T.
Muma, Richard D.
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2008-04-25
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Oberle, Barbara, Muma, Richard 92008). The OSCE compared to the PACKRAT as a predictor of performance on the PANCE. In Proceedings: 4th Annual Symposium: Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, p.85-86
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The purpose of this study was to
compare the Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge
Rating and Assessment Tool (PACKRAT) and the
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as
predictors of performance on the Physician Assistant
National Certifying Examination (PANCE). To become a
physician assistant (PA) one must graduate from an
accredited program and pass the PANCE. Due to the fact
that the PACKRAT and the OSCE are being used to
evaluate and prepare students to take the PANCE, it is
imperative to know the predictive value of these exams on
the PANCE. Methods: The data were collected on 84
WSU PA Program graduates of 2003 and 2004 who had
taken the PANCE. The identified set of explanatory
variables used included PACKRAT I and II, OSCE I and II,
and PANCE scores. Correlation analysis was conducted
comparing PACKRAT I, PACKRAT II, OSCE I, and
OSCE II to PANCE using linear models to determine how
the scores relate. Results: PACKRAT and PANCE scores
were shown to be highly correlated. OSCE and PANCE
scores were correlated, but to a lesser degree. Linear
regression revealed a relationship between the PACKRAT
and PANCE (P<0.05) as well as the OSCE and the PANCE
(p<0.001). Conclusion: Both the PACKRAT and OSCE
scores were predictive of PANCE scores. The PACKRAT
was more predictive of the PANCE than the OSCE.
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Paper presented to the 4th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 25, 2008.
Research completed at the Department of Physician Assistant, College of Health Professions
Research completed at the Department of Physician Assistant, College of Health Professions
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Wichita State University. Graduate School.
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GRASP
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v.4