Which organization name is explicitly associated with DEI in the program in PA education?

• A. ARC PA
• B. AAPA
• C. PAEA
• D. AMA

Answer: (A)

DEI in PA education is often embedded through the program’s accreditation standards. ARC-PA is the accrediting commission that sets and enforces those standards for physician assistant programs, and their criteria explicitly address diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program’s mission, admissions, curriculum, and student support. Because the question asks which organization name is explicitly tied to DEI in the PA education program itself, ARC-PA is the best answer since it governs and documents DEI requirements as part of program accreditation. The other organizations—AAPA, PAEA, and AMA—play important roles in promoting DEI and supporting PA education, but they do not directly establish the program accreditation criteria that explicitly embed DEI.