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  • Comparative health systems
  • Physician Assistant studies

Background:

  • Physician Assistant (PA) education has evolved significantly since the 1960s.
  • International PA education models offer comparative insights.
  • This study focuses on PA programs in Australia, Canada, the UK, The Netherlands, and the US.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and describe PA programs across five nations.
  • To compare educational approaches and graduate deployment.
  • To identify commonalities, unique aspects, and trends in PA education.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and academic network contacts for primary data.
  • Standardized questions on country, program, and graduate deployment.
  • Data on US PA programs obtained from the Physician Assistant Education Association.

Main Results:

  • As of 2010, the US led with 154 PA programs; other nations had fewer (Australia: 1, Canada: 4, UK: 4, Netherlands: 5).
  • PA program growth per capita was highest in the US, followed by The Netherlands and Canada.
  • Non-US programs predominantly reside in academic health centers and receive public funding, unlike most US programs which are private and tuition-funded.

Conclusions:

  • The Physician Assistant movement is global, but understanding of PA education, training, and deployment remains basic.
  • Common characteristics, unique aspects, and trends in PA education were identified across five countries.
  • Further research is needed on PA programs globally to facilitate collaboration and optimize educational strategies.