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Season 6: Episode 113 - Inside the End of Rotation Exams

In this episode, host Emma Sellers, MS, sits down with Dr. Melinda Blazar, EdD, MHS, PA-C, assessment editor in chief at the PA Education Association (PAEA), and Ashley Tucker, MPH, PMP, project manager of assessment services at PAEA, to pull back the curtain on End of Rotation™ exams. They walk listeners through the meticulous process behind developing these high-quality assessments—from item writing and peer review to pre-testing and validation. The conversation also explores how PAEA exams benefit PA students, offers tips for effective preparation, and highlights the critical role of volunteer item writers in maintaining exam excellence.

The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide news and information on the PA profession and is for informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policy of the University of Arizona.