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Sarah McBane¹, Jean Mesaros

¹University of California San Diego, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0719, La Jolla, CA 90293, USA. smcbane@ucsd.edu

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Physician assistant programs face challenges in pharmacology education due to time constraints. Strategic planning and supplemental resources are key to effective pharmacology instruction for PAs.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Pharmacology Education

Background:

Physician assistant (PA) programs face unique challenges in delivering comprehensive pharmacology education.
Balancing the depth of essential pharmacology content with limited curriculum time is a significant hurdle.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify challenges and propose strategies for effective pharmacology education within PA programs.
To offer guidance on curriculum design and resource selection for PA pharmacology instruction.

Main Methods:

Analysis of curriculum design principles for PA programs.
Review of pedagogical strategies for teaching pharmacology.
Evaluation of supplemental educational materials.

Main Results:

Time constraints are the primary barrier to in-depth pharmacology coverage.
Careful lecture planning and outlining can optimize content delivery.
Judicious selection of supplemental materials enhances student learning.

Conclusions:

Effective pharmacology education in PA programs requires meticulous planning and strategic resource utilization.
Addressing time limitations through efficient teaching methods is crucial for PA pharmacology training.