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Table 1 Importance of application criterion in selecting postgraduate PA residency and fellowship program candidates

From: An analysis of the selection criteria for postgraduate physician assistant residency and fellowship programs in the United States

 

Extremely Important

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Personal Interview

96%

4%

0%

0%

0%

Board Certification Eligibility

83%

4%

9%

4%

0%

Letters of Recommendation

61%

30%

9%

0%

0%

Graduate Degree

52%

22%

0%

9%

17%

Personal Essay

44%

52%

4%

0%

0%

Clinical Rotation Grades

13%

44%

35%

4%

4%

Achievements/Awards

13%

44%

26%

17%

0%

PA or NP Program Transcripts

9%

44%

44%

3%

0%

GPA in PA or NP School

9%

39%

39%

13%

0%

Community Service

4%

22%

48%

17%

9%

Class Ranking

0%

9%

48%

17%

26%

Undergraduate Transcripts

0%

22%

26%

22%

30%

Membership in PA or NP Association

0%

13%

35%

17%

35%

Publications

0%

0%

22%

30%

48%

  1. Total program response was N = 23