Abstract Newly matriculated physician assistant students may demonstrate difficulty with adjusting to the rigorous demands of a condensed medical education program. Traditional resources such as academic support, faculty mentorship, and student mental health can be used as part of a comprehensive support system. However, some students continue to struggle despite engaging in these options. Downward trends in student success can have ripple effects on program accreditation, recruitment, and student wellness. Building an internal Student Success Coaching Program is a feasible way to provide a targeted, supplemental layer of support to positively impact students’ overall progress.
Joy Hampton (2026) studied this question.