Supporting Students and Faculty Post-Pandemic

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, President of the PA Education Association, is joined by April Stouder, EdD, MHS, PA-C, of Duke University and Shalon Buchs, EdD, MHS, PA-C, of Florida State University to explore how post-pandemic shifts are reshaping PA education. They discuss the growing need for student support, as many learners face increased anxiety, gaps in social-emotional development, and more complex health and learning challenges. These shifts have placed additional demands on faculty, who are navigating increased responsibilities related to remediation, advising, leaves of absence, and the broader emotional aspects of student support. The guests share strategies for maintaining rigor while creating space for growth, including protected time, stronger faculty support, and using data alongside lived experiences to advocate for institutional change. This episode is sponsored by PA Excel. For more information, visit them online at paexcel.com.    All Things PA Education is produced by Association Briefings.