Table 9.
Sample outcome metrics for pathway programs a .
| Outcome measurement | Definition/example |
|---|---|
| Student assessment of pathway program effectiveness | Postprogram survey of students’ perception of how effective the program was in each domain (ie, mentorship, academic enhancement, health science lectures) |
| Preprogram and postprogram mindset ratings | Postprogram Likert scale questions about students’ sense of belonging in the health professions, confidence in doing well in science courses, interest in becoming a health professional, connection to mentors |
| Objective learning evaluations | Measurement of the increase in knowledge or intellectual capability from before to after the learning experience (ie, immediate postprogram and 4-month postprogram SAT scores) |
| Program academic outcomes | Measurement of improvement in students GPA, college admissions, awards, or college credits, graduation from college, matriculation into medical school, publications |