{"id":25871,"date":"2024-11-14T20:04:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T20:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/?page_id=25871"},"modified":"2025-11-14T00:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T00:44:51","slug":"medex-accreditation-probation-status-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/pa-program\/accreditation\/medex-accreditation-probation-status-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDEX Accreditation-Probation Status FAQ\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MEDEX is, and will remain, fully committed to students\u2019 success and the success of the program.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This Accreditation-Probation status is a temporary step, and our leadership team is diligently addressing the ARC-PA\u2019s feedback. We appreciate your support as we strengthen our program, and we\u2019re confident in our ability to meet the ARC-PA\u2019s standards fully.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Notice of Matriculation Pause 2026-2027<\/h3>\n<p>With the support of and after conversations with the University of Washington School of Medicine Dean\u2019s Office and the Department of Family Medicine Chair, the MEDEX Northwest PA Program has sought and been granted permission by the ARC-PA and the University of Washington Graduate School to voluntarily pause matriculating a new student cohort for the 2026\u20132027 academic year.<\/p>\n<p>This voluntary pause was made with great care and thoughtful consideration. The decision reflects our commitment to accreditation, programmatic quality, and continuous process improvement.<\/p>\n<p>We remain dedicated to advancing our mission of preparing excellent PAs who serve with compassion, competence, and a deep commitment to health equity.<\/p>\n<p>Read more in the FAQ below.<\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This page will be updated as needed to reflect current circumstances.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-18614777\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-18614777 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2657079319\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2657079319-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-it-mean-that-medex-is-on-\u201caccreditation-probation\u201d-status?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2657079319-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does it mean that MEDEX is on \u201cAccreditation-Probation\u201d status?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2657079319-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2657079319-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW1112506 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> Accreditation-Probation status is a temporary designation that allows us to address specific areas for improvement as outlined by the ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant).<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\"> During this time, MEDEX <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\">remains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\"> a fully accredited program, and this status is intended to ensure we continue meeting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\"> the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1112506 BCX0\"> ARC-PA\u2019s rigorous standards.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1112506 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2079018033\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2079018033-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-the-medex-program-at-risk-of-losing-its-accreditation?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2079018033-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is the MEDEX program at risk of losing its accreditation?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2079018033-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2079018033-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW138851733 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">Probation status does not mean that we have lost accreditation. MEDEX <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">remains<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">fully <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">accredited and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">actively working to address <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">ARC-PA\u2019s requirements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">s long as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\"> we meet their standards within the designated period, we will maintain our accredited status.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\"> We<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\"> a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">re committed to making the necessary improvements to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\">retain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138851733 BCX0\"> full accreditation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW138851733 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-336445601\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-336445601-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-led-to-the-accreditation-probation-status?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-336445601-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What led to the Accreditation-Probation status?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-336445601-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-336445601-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW130022451 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> The ARC-PA based its decision on our modified self-study, PANCE Required Report, and accreditation history. The commission found areas where our documentation <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\">didn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\"> fully align with their standards. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\">We\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\"> working to clarify these areas and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\">demonstrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130022451 BCX0\"> full compliance.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW130022451 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2363747187\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2363747187-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-steps-is-medex-taking-to-address-the-probation?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2363747187-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What steps is MEDEX taking to address the probation?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2363747187-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2363747187-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW168820721 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168820721 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168820721 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168820721 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> MEDEX Leadership is working closely with the ARC-PA to address all identified areas. We are revising and resubmitting reports and preparing for a focused site visit in early December 2024, where the commission will evaluate our progress. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168820721 BCX0\">We are committed to transparency in this process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>In September 2025, the program elected to implement a voluntary matriculation pause for the 2026-2027 academic year, meaning there will be no MEDEX Class of 2028 cohort.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p><a name=\"matriculation-pause\" id=\"matriculation-pause\"><\/a><\/p>\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1088819724\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1088819724-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-is-medex-northwest-voluntarily-pausing-matriculation-for-the-2026\u20132027-academic-year?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1088819724-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why is MEDEX Northwest voluntarily pausing matriculation for the 2026\u20132027 academic year?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1088819724-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1088819724-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The pause was made with great care and consideration to allow the program to focus on accreditation, programmatic quality, and continuous process improvement. This ensures that MEDEX remains strong, sustainable, and aligned with its mission.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1824102\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1824102-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-the-voluntary-matriculation-pause-decision-mean-for-me-if-i-have-already-started-or-completed-an-application-to-medex?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1824102-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does the voluntary matriculation pause decision mean for me if I have already started or completed an application to MEDEX?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1824102-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1824102-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Applications cannot be reused for subsequent admissions cycles. Please also note that MEDEX does not process application refunds. All payments are handled directly through CASPA. According to the CASPA policy:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause your designated programs have access to your information as soon as you submit your application, no refunds can be issued for any reason (this includes missed deadlines and programs no longer accepting applicants).\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.liaisonedu.com\/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center\/Submitting_and_Monitoring_Your_CASPA_Application\/Before_and_After_You_Submit_Your_CASPA_Application\/7_Refunding%2F%2FWithdrawing_Your_Application.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For further details or to submit an inquiry, you may visit the CASPA Help Center here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4154806310\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4154806310-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-the-voluntary-matriculation-pause-decision-impact-current-medex-students?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4154806310-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does the voluntary matriculation pause decision impact current MEDEX students?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4154806310-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4154806310-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>This voluntary pause only affects new matriculation for the 2026\u20132027 academic year. It does not affect current students or their educational progression.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-610500435\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-610500435-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-the-voluntary-pause-in-matriculation-mean-the-medex-northwest-pa-program-is-closing?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-610500435-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does the voluntary pause in matriculation mean the MEDEX Northwest PA Program is closing?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-610500435-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-610500435-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No. The program is not closing. This is a temporary, voluntary pause in matriculating a new class for one academic year.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2524871969\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2524871969-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-the-voluntary-pause-in-matriculation-affect-future-applicants?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2524871969-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does the voluntary pause in matriculation affect future applicants?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2524871969-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2524871969-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>MEDEX will not accept or matriculate a new cohort of students for the 2026\u20132027 academic year. Updates on the next application cycle will be shared as soon as they are available including if\/when there are changes to the application. Additionally, outreach and information sessions are currently paused and will resume at a time to be determined.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-708280926\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-708280926-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-will-more-information-regarding-the-voluntary-pause-in-matriculation-be-available?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-708280926-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When will more information regarding the voluntary pause in matriculation be available?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-708280926-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-708280926-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>We will continue to share updates through our website and official University of Washington communications as they become available.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1359306712\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1359306712-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-long-will-medex-be-on-probation?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1359306712-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How long will MEDEX be on probation?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1359306712-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1359306712-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW184528564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184528564 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184528564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184528564 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> The probation period is set for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184528564 BCX0\">no less than<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184528564 BCX0\"> two years, and our goal is to meet all requirements and return to full compliance well within that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184528564 BCX0\">timeframe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184528564 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184528564 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-909060698\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-909060698-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-the-accreditation-probation-status-affect-students\u2019-ability-to-graduate,-take-the-pance,-or-become-licensed?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-909060698-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will the Accreditation-Probation status affect students\u2019 ability to graduate, take the PANCE, or become licensed?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-909060698-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-909060698-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW152462215 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> No, this probationary status does not affect <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\">students\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\"> path to graduation, PANCE eligibility, or licensure. MEDEX <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\">remains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\"> an accredited and fully operational program, and students will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\">proceed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152462215 BCX0\"> as planned.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW152462215 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1146072667\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1146072667-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-medex-be-adding-any-new-resources-or-support-for-students-during-the-probation-period?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1146072667-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will MEDEX be adding any new resources or support for students during the probation period?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1146072667-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1146072667-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW136329526 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136329526 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136329526 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136329526 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> Yes, we are committed to supporting students throughout this process. We may offer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136329526 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136329526 BCX0\"> Q&amp;A sessions, academic advising, and other resources to ensure students feel supported and informed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW136329526 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-411551162\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-411551162-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-the-probation-status-be-reflected-on-a-diploma-or-transcript?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-411551162-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will the probation status be reflected on a diploma or transcript?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-411551162-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-411551162-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW208367460 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208367460 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208367460 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208367460 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> No, probation status will not be noted on any student records, diplomas, or transcripts. This status pertains to the program\u2019s relationship with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208367460 BCX0\"> the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208367460 BCX0\"> ARC-PA and does not affect student credentials or documents.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW208367460 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1087728105\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1087728105-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-probation-status-impact-future-applicants-to-the-medex-program?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1087728105-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does probation status impact future applicants to the MEDEX program?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1087728105-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1087728105-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW113520277 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113520277 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113520277 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113520277 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> Probation status does not affect the program\u2019s ability to admit and educate new students. In fall of 2025, a decision was made by the program to voluntarily pause matriculation for the 2026-2027 academic year (please see all voluntary matriculation pause FAQs for more). We remain accredited and fully operational, and once the admissions cycle opens again for the 2027-2028 academic year (projected date: May of 2026), prospective students can apply, knowing that we are dedicated to maintaining high educational standards.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113520277 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2210956582\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2210956582-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-the-accreditation-probation-status-affect-program-alumni?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2210956582-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does the Accreditation-Probation status affect program alumni?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2210956582-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2210956582-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW101169318 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">This temporary status <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">does<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\"> not<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">\u2014and will not\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">affect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\"> alumni<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\"> certification <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101169318 BCX0\">licensure.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW101169318 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2856491488\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2856491488-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-the-accreditation-probation-status-impact-the-role-of-preceptors?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2856491488-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does the Accreditation-Probation status impact the role of preceptors?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2856491488-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2856491488-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW208581209 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\">The probation status does not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\">impact<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\">the preceptor\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\"> role or the clinical education experiences <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\">they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208581209 BCX0\"> provide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1968813712\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1968813712-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-should-i-be-concerned-about-medex\u2019s-reputation-due-to-probation?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1968813712-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Should I be concerned about MEDEX\u2019s reputation due to probation?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1968813712-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1968813712-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW177001985 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> MEDEX has <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">a strong reputation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\"> for excellence, and we are committed to upholding that legacy. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">This probation period is an opportunity to ensure that our program continues to meet and exceed accreditation standards.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\"> Programs on probation can and do return to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">ccreditation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">ontinued<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\"> status, and we are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\">completely<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177001985 BCX0\"> focused on doing so.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177001985 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-604739933\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-604739933-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-happens-if-medex-does-not-meet-the-arc-pa\u2019s-requirements-by-the-end-of-the-probation-period?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-604739933-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What happens if MEDEX does not meet the ARC-PA\u2019s requirements by the end of the probation period?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-604739933-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-604739933-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW151139702 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> While our goal is to fully meet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\">ARC-PA\u2019s requirements within the designated two-year period, we are committed to making continual improvements. If necessary, further steps will be taken<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\"> after those two years<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\"> to ensure MEDEX <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\">remains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\"> compliant with ARC-PA standards. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\">We<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\"> are working proactively to avoid <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\">that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151139702 BCX0\">situation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW151139702 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1123505925\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1123505925-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-where-can-i-find-more-information-about-arc-pa-standards-and-accreditation-requirements?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1123505925-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Where can I find more information about ARC-PA standards and accreditation requirements?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1123505925-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1123505925-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW190023188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\">Answer<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\">: You can visit the ARC-PA website at <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW190023188 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-pa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW190023188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/www.arc-pa.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\"> to learn more about accreditation standards and the accreditation process for PA programs. This can provide context for the areas <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190023188 BCX0\"> working to address.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW190023188 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":221,"featured_media":0,"parent":325,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-25871","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/221"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25871"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25871\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28683,"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25871\/revisions\/28683"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}