Call for PACKRAT Test Writing Subcommittee Members

The Association is seeking applications for the Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating and Assessment Tool (PACKRAT) Test Writing Subcommittee. PACKRAT was designed and developed as a tool to assess clinical knowledge and to identify areas of strength and weakness for students.  

Applicants for these positions should have PA educational and clinical experience and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. There is no on-site meeting attendance requirement and funding is not available.

Members must:

• Construct and submit 10-15 questions annually, complete with answers, explanations, and references
• Review test item questions (as assigned) prior to the PACKRAT Committee’s annual meeting in conjunction with other committee members
• Communicate through e-mail and conference calls with other committee and subcommittee members as needed

To apply, please e-mail a current CV, a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, and three sample questions to Geraldene Darden at gdarden@paeaonline.org by Friday, December 14. If you do not receive a confirmation within two business days, please call (703) 548-5538, ext. 306, to confirm that your application has been received. If you have questions about the positions, contact PACKRAT Committee chair Jim Van Rhee, at jvanrhee@wfubmc.edu.